University of Tennessee, Knoxville Soccer Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · SEC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Soccer program reported $657K in revenue and $4.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.5M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $311K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 17th overall in total expenses (16th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$657,370
Total Expenses
$4,200,406
Net
-$3,543,036

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$311,120
Sports Camp Revenues$198,609
Student Fees$62,893
NCAA Distributions$30,080
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$26,752
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$16,416
Contributions$11,500

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$1,478,226
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$724,459
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$464,751
Team Travel$370,259
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$301,506
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$297,343
Medical Expenses and Insurance$142,258
Recruiting$109,741
Other Operating Expenses$106,714
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$83,825
Game Expenses$68,825
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$48,004
Guarantees$4,000
Memberships and Dues$495
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$657,370$4,200,406-$3.5M
FY2024$620,957$3,575,691-$3.0M
FY2023$374,100$3,379,955-$3.0M
FY2022$314,739$2,987,130-$2.7M
FY2021$146,743$2,341,097-$2.2M
FY2020$215,795$2,482,239-$2.3M

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Soccer — Financial Context

Tennessee's soccer program operates at a significant financial loss, generating $657K in revenue against $4.2M in expenses in FY2025, resulting in a $3.5M deficit with Direct Institutional Support accounting for nearly half of all revenue at $311K. At $4.2M, the Vols rank 17th among 78 FBS programs in soccer spending — well above the FBS average of $2.9M — with Athletic Student Aid representing the program's largest single expense at $1.5M. Spending has grown substantially over the past five years, rising 83% from $2.3M in FY2021 to $4.2M in FY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Tennessee, Knoxville spend on Soccer?
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Soccer reported $4,200,406 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,478,226.
How does University of Tennessee, Knoxville Soccer spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 17th overall in total expenses (16th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M.
How is University of Tennessee, Knoxville Soccer funded?
Like most Power Four Soccer programs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville funds Soccer primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.