In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Men's Basketball program reported $37.8M in revenue and $23.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $14.6M. The program generated $37.8M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $13.7M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $13,710,825 |
| Media Rights | $6,859,267 |
| Ticket Sales | $6,322,544 |
| NCAA Distributions | $5,182,112 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $3,563,067 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,560,353 |
| Guarantees | $225,000 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $212,204 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $159,431 |
| Student Fees | $23,585 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $4,633 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $10,908,831 |
| Team Travel | $3,875,283 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,738,511 |
| Game Expenses | $1,555,960 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,042,925 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $986,835 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $892,522 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $600,942 |
| Recruiting | $586,634 |
| Guarantees | $553,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $249,150 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $128,004 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $64,663 |
| Memberships and Dues | $185 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $37,823,021 | $23,183,445 | +$14.6M |
| FY2024 | $27,361,970 | $19,387,341 | +$8.0M |
| FY2023 | $21,896,888 | $16,409,795 | +$5.5M |
| FY2022 | $19,230,519 | $14,659,797 | +$4.6M |
| FY2021 | $13,964,441 | $10,204,339 | +$3.8M |
| FY2020 | $17,348,213 | $13,114,955 | +$4.2M |
Tennessee's men's basketball program generated $37.8M in revenue against $23.2M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $14.6M surplus with contributions leading all revenue sources at $13.7M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for $10.9M — nearly half of total expenses — reflecting the program's significant investment in its coaching staff. At $23.2M, Tennessee ranks first in men's basketball expenses among all 78 FBS programs reporting, more than double the FBS average of $10.2M, with costs nearly doubling over the past four years from $13.1M in FY2020.
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