In fiscal year 2025, University of South Carolina's Women's Basketball program reported $0 in revenue and $13.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $13.1M. University of South Carolina's Women's Basketball program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of South Carolina ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (1st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. 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 | $6,298,522 |
| Team Travel | $1,564,808 |
| Game Expenses | $1,043,984 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $977,632 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $810,605 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $523,244 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $500,327 |
| Recruiting | $289,822 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $282,071 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $165,999 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $156,219 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $154,111 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $125,429 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $107,640 |
| Guarantees | $67,500 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $28,196 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $23,001 |
| Memberships and Dues | $250 |
The women's basketball program reported no direct revenue in FY2025, resulting in a full $13.1M expense load carried by the athletic department. That figure ranks 2nd among all 78 FBS programs and 1st among Power Four schools in women's basketball spending, operating at more than 2.5 times the FBS average of $5.2M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost driver at $6.3M, reflecting the premium investment in its coaching staff.
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