In fiscal year 2025, University of South Carolina's Softball program reported $0 in revenue and $4.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.0M. University of South Carolina's Softball program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of South Carolina ranks 8th overall in total expenses (8th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of South Carolina competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2023 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $911,730 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $879,736 |
| Team Travel | $446,252 |
| Game Expenses | $359,763 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $251,662 |
| Severance Payments | $225,866 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $197,340 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $182,434 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $153,747 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $135,640 |
| Recruiting | $110,729 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $28,122 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $24,936 |
| Guarantees | $20,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $17,671 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $16,698 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $7,719 |
| Memberships and Dues | $530 |
South Carolina's softball program operates at a $4.0M deficit, as it generates no direct revenue of its own — a structure common in Olympic sports where costs are subsidized by the broader athletics department. At $4.0M in total expenses, the program ranks 8th among 70 FBS schools and 8th among Power Four programs that report softball financials, spending nearly double the FBS average of $2.3M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest expense at $912K, reflecting the Gamecocks' investment in on-field competitiveness within one of college softball's premier conferences.
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