In fiscal year 2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison's Volleyball program reported $4.2M in revenue and $5.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The program generated $4.2M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $2.3M. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 4th overall in total expenses (4th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. University of Wisconsin-Madison competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $2,256,244 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $858,708 |
| Contributions | $518,968 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $286,625 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $186,693 |
| NCAA Distributions | $51,874 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $11,268 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,248,039 |
| Team Travel | $1,043,573 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $813,338 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $675,689 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $489,591 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $219,167 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $191,824 |
| Game Expenses | $161,755 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $146,660 |
| Recruiting | $109,626 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $97,763 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $87,588 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $28,847 |
| Guarantees | $25,000 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,500 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4,170,380 | $5,339,960 | -$1.2M |
| FY2024 | $3,505,425 | $4,679,469 | -$1.2M |
| FY2023 | $3,215,324 | $4,489,745 | -$1.3M |
| FY2022 | $1,874,653 | $3,364,639 | -$1.5M |
| FY2021 | $998,128 | $3,641,189 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $2,042,718 | $6,269,641 | -$4.2M |
Wisconsin-Madison's volleyball program generated $4.2M in revenue in FY2025, driven primarily by $2.3M in ticket sales, reflecting strong fan support for the program. At $5.3M in total expenses — with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounting for $1.2M — the Badgers rank 4th in spending among all 76 FBS volleyball programs and 4th among Power Four schools, spending more than double the FBS average of $2.4M. Despite that revenue base, the program ran a $1.2M deficit in FY2025, with expenses having risen steadily from $3.4M in FY2022
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