Washington State University (WSU) Women's Basketball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Pac-12 · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Washington State University (WSU)'s Women's Basketball program reported $4.9M in revenue and $3.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $1.2M. The program generated $4.9M in total revenue, led by Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) at $3.9M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Washington State University ranks 48th overall in total expenses (6th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. Washington State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,870,711
Total Expenses
$3,718,740
Net
+$1,151,971

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$3,927,051
Contributions$402,455
NCAA Distributions$146,152
Direct Institutional Support$123,444
Ticket Sales$74,725
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$67,309
Guarantees$65,000
In-Kind$52,000
Other Operating Revenue$8,354
Sports Camp Revenues$4,221

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,344,745
Team Travel$606,854
Athletic Student Aid$489,041
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$398,431
Game Expenses$239,259
Other Operating Expenses$131,090
Recruiting$116,289
Guarantees$106,080
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$79,024
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$73,351
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$50,411
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$48,401
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$22,769
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$8,998
Memberships and Dues$1,900
Sports Camp Expenses$1,344
Medical Expenses and Insurance$753
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$4,870,711$3,718,740+$1.2M
FY2024$4,398,702$3,797,863+$601K
FY2023$1,086,581$3,786,872-$2.7M
FY2022$2,881,084$3,207,911-$327K
FY2021$817,682$2,476,654-$1.7M
FY2020$2,814,212$3,023,332-$209K

Washington State University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

Washington State's women's basketball program generated $4.9M in revenue against $3.7M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $1.2M surplus — with conference distributions accounting for a dominant $3.9M of that revenue. At $3.7M, the program's spending ranks 48th among 78 FBS schools and sits well below the FBS average of $5.2M, reflecting a lean operational model. Coaching salaries represent the program's single largest cost at $1.3M, and expenses have remained relatively stable over the past three fiscal years after climbing from $2.5M in FY2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Washington State University spend on Women's Basketball?
Washington State University Women's Basketball reported $3,718,740 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $1,344,745.
How does Washington State University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Washington State University ranks 48th overall in total expenses (6th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.
How is Washington State University Women's Basketball funded?
Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Washington State University funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.