University of Tennessee, Knoxville Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Track and Field program reported $1.4M in revenue and $11.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $9.7M. The program generated $1.4M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.0M. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,388,464
Total Expenses
$11,086,278
Net
-$9,697,814

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,036,890
Student Fees$191,824
NCAA Distributions$122,470
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$37,192
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$88

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Team Travel$2,827,614
Athletic Student Aid$2,593,756
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,800,472
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,013,016
Recruiting$586,856
Medical Expenses and Insurance$551,788
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$494,976
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$461,844
Other Operating Expenses$438,976
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$232,454
Game Expenses$83,392
Memberships and Dues$1,134
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$1,388,464$11,086,278-$9.7M
FY2024$744,414$8,738,551-$8.0M
FY2023$366,051$7,409,989-$7.0M
FY2022$382,715$5,341,859-$5.0M
FY2021$368,667$4,036,237-$3.7M
FY2020$341,002$3,796,309-$3.5M

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Track and Field — Financial Context

Tennessee's Track and Field program carries the highest expenses of any FBS program, spending $11.1M in FY2025 — nearly three times the FBS average of $3.9M — with team travel alone accounting for $2.8M of that total. That spending has grown at a striking pace, more than doubling from $4.0M in FY2021 to $11.1M in FY2025. Against just $1.4M in revenue, primarily driven by $1.0M in direct institutional support, the program runs a $9.7M deficit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Tennessee, Knoxville spend on Track and Field?
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Track and Field reported $11,086,278 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Team Travel at $2,827,614.
How does University of Tennessee, Knoxville Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M.
How is University of Tennessee, Knoxville Track and Field funded?
Like most Power Four Track and Field programs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.