In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Swimming and Diving program reported $1.2M in revenue and $8.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $7.1M. The program generated $1.2M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $748K. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 33 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $748,392 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $175,382 |
| Student Fees | $99,056 |
| NCAA Distributions | $60,452 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $49,376 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $21,175 |
| Contributions | $14,470 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $10,602 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Team Travel | $1,329,764 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,226,728 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,097,096 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,076,314 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,001,462 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $645,082 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $541,214 |
| Recruiting | $452,318 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $426,890 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $271,583 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $223,568 |
| Memberships and Dues | $7,304 |
| Game Expenses | $1,996 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,178,905 | $8,301,319 | -$7.1M |
| FY2024 | $1,747,165 | $8,471,340 | -$6.7M |
| FY2023 | $809,759 | $6,715,310 | -$5.9M |
| FY2022 | $617,867 | $6,400,771 | -$5.8M |
| FY2021 | $266,320 | $4,393,758 | -$4.1M |
| FY2020 | $516,910 | $5,468,511 | -$5.0M |
The Swimming and Diving program carries the heaviest financial footprint in FBS, ranking 1st in expenses among all 56 reporting schools with $8.3M spent in FY2025 — more than three times the FBS average of $2.7M. Team travel alone accounted for $1.3M of those costs, while revenue of just $1.2M — led by $748K in direct institutional support — left the program with a $7.1M deficit. Expenses have nearly doubled since FY2021's $4.4M, reflecting a sustained and significant institutional investment in the sport.
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