In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Baseball program reported $12.9M in revenue and $13.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $122K. The program generated $12.9M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $7.3M. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $7,282,012 |
| Ticket Sales | $2,628,431 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,429,846 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $570,939 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $482,580 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $243,251 |
| Student Fees | $86,479 |
| NCAA Distributions | $82,776 |
| Guarantees | $63,890 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $10,458 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,217,413 |
| Team Travel | $1,352,754 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,230,200 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,109,217 |
| Game Expenses | $1,091,465 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $964,538 |
| Recruiting | $513,550 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $488,646 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $365,167 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $237,097 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $199,252 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $171,697 |
| Guarantees | $61,000 |
| Memberships and Dues | $850 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $12,880,662 | $13,002,846 | -$122K |
| FY2024 | $9,655,434 | $13,419,669 | -$3.8M |
| FY2023 | $4,410,031 | $8,050,569 | -$3.6M |
| FY2022 | $3,253,049 | $12,197,479 | -$8.9M |
| FY2021 | $1,939,500 | $3,672,462 | -$1.7M |
| FY2020 | $716,554 | $3,719,253 | -$3.0M |
Tennessee's baseball program stands as the most expensive in FBS, with $13.0M in FY2025 expenses surpassing the FBS average of $3.8M by more than threefold — a spending level driven largely by $5.2M in coaching salaries. The program nearly broke even, generating $12.9M in revenue headlined by $7.3M in contributions, resulting in a narrow $122K deficit. Expenses have surged dramatically since FY2021 and FY2020, when costs held at just $3.7M, reflecting a deliberate and aggressive investment in building one of college baseball's premier programs.
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