In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Women's Basketball program reported $5.3M in revenue and $9.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.8M. The program generated $5.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $1.8M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 9th overall in total expenses (8th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $1,779,108 |
| Contributions | $1,106,539 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,010,160 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $607,852 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $266,460 |
| NCAA Distributions | $259,826 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $104,190 |
| Guarantees | $101,144 |
| Student Fees | $47,170 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $14,845 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,263,366 |
| Team Travel | $1,531,908 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,172,804 |
| Game Expenses | $1,064,511 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $986,835 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $685,354 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $409,852 |
| Recruiting | $290,896 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $248,268 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $188,964 |
| Guarantees | $177,500 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $64,663 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $50,021 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,090 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5,297,294 | $9,136,032 | -$3.8M |
| FY2024 | $3,997,652 | $11,040,373 | -$7.0M |
| FY2023 | $3,900,080 | $8,858,413 | -$5.0M |
| FY2022 | $2,651,570 | $7,279,490 | -$4.6M |
| FY2021 | $3,265,743 | $5,524,503 | -$2.3M |
| FY2020 | $3,352,900 | $7,308,854 | -$4.0M |
Tennessee's women's basketball program generated $5.3M in revenue in FY2025, led by $1.8M in ticket sales, but spent $9.1M — nearly double the FBS average of $5.2M — resulting in a $3.8M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the program's largest expense at $2.3M, reflecting the program's commitment to elite-level staffing. At 9th among 78 FBS programs in total expenses, Tennessee ranks among the nation's highest-spending women's basketball operations, though spending did pull back from a peak of $11.0M in FY2024.
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