In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Softball program reported $1.7M in revenue and $5.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.1M. The program generated $1.7M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $399K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $399,276 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $387,544 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $212,735 |
| Contributions | $208,024 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $168,579 |
| NCAA Distributions | $122,550 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $98,182 |
| Student Fees | $45,597 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $25,729 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,398,260 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,327,322 |
| Team Travel | $781,368 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $491,574 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $381,389 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $330,196 |
| Game Expenses | $292,044 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $266,372 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $222,770 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $125,015 |
| Recruiting | $93,884 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $89,061 |
| Guarantees | $6,500 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,865 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,668,216 | $5,807,620 | -$4.1M |
| FY2024 | $1,417,723 | $4,898,259 | -$3.5M |
| FY2023 | $1,073,657 | $5,250,460 | -$4.2M |
| FY2022 | $807,942 | $3,963,343 | -$3.2M |
| FY2021 | $456,188 | $2,897,905 | -$2.4M |
| FY2020 | $426,278 | $2,779,633 | -$2.4M |
Tennessee's softball program ranked 2nd among all 70 FBS programs in expenses for FY2025, with $5.8M in spending that is more than double the FBS average of $2.3M and reflects a significant jump from $4.9M the prior year. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's largest expense at $1.4M, while ticket sales led revenue generation at $399K of the program's $1.7M total. The result was a $4.1M deficit, a figure that underscores the substantial institutional investment Tennessee is making in its softball program relative to peers.
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