In fiscal year 2025, University of Washington (UW)'s Softball program reported $1.5M in revenue and $4.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.8M. The program generated $1.5M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $532K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Washington ranks 6th overall in total expenses (6th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Washington competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2019 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $531,529 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $332,600 |
| Ticket Sales | $325,775 |
| Contributions | $158,592 |
| NCAA Distributions | $48,490 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $32,946 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $16,942 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $9,810 |
| Guarantees | $5,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,260,878 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $739,587 |
| Team Travel | $677,523 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $312,744 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $256,905 |
| Game Expenses | $188,258 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $161,764 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $146,869 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $123,143 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $95,794 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $91,556 |
| Recruiting | $80,414 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $61,535 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $37,728 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $35,627 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $25,313 |
| Memberships and Dues | $660 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $403 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,461,684 | $4,296,701 | -$2.8M |
| FY2024 | $1,487,739 | $4,114,170 | -$2.6M |
| FY2023 | $1,431,303 | $3,965,874 | -$2.5M |
| FY2022 | $1,213,441 | $3,016,936 | -$1.8M |
| FY2021 | $809,933 | $2,571,665 | -$1.8M |
| FY2020 | $1,006,064 | $2,599,161 | -$1.6M |
The Huskies' softball program operates at a $2.8M deficit, generating $1.5M in revenue — led by $532K in direct institutional support — against $4.3M in total expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $1.3M, helping drive overall spending that ranks 6th among all 70 FBS softball programs and 6th among Power Four schools alone, well above the FBS average of $2.3M. Expenses have grown steadily from $2.6M in FY2020 to $4.3M in FY2025, reflecting a sustained and significant investment in the
Football · Men's Basketball · Women's Basketball · Baseball · Soccer · Volleyball · Tennis · Golf · Gymnastics · Rowing · Track and Field · Beach Volleyball