Western Kentucky University (WKU) Athletics Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · C-USA · Data available: FY2018–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Western Kentucky University (WKU)'s athletics department reported $40.0M in total revenues and $40.0M in total expenses, resulting in a net surplus of $0. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA. Financial data for Western Kentucky University is available in this dataset from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$40,028,339
Total Expenses
$40,028,339
Net
+$0

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FY2025 Revenue & Expenses by Sport

SportRevenueExpenses
Football$11,410,990$11,358,715
Men's Basketball$3,065,627$2,977,912
Women's Basketball$1,788,884$1,748,361
Other Sports$6,888,882$6,720,863

Individual Sport Financial Pages

SportRevenue FY2025Expenses FY2025
Football$11,410,990$11,369,674
Men's Basketball$3,065,627$2,977,361
Women's Basketball$1,788,884$1,748,552
Baseball$1,602,246$1,562,334
Soccer$811,249$846,673
Volleyball$1,207,457$1,159,002
Softball$946,534$930,429
Tennis$397,637$404,559
Golf$751,002$746,745
Track and Field$1,222,732$1,205,609
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.

Recent Financial Trends

Fiscal YearTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesNet
FY2025$40,028,339$40,028,339+$0
FY2024$45,150,016$45,150,016+$0
FY2023$40,380,458$40,380,458+$0

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does Western Kentucky University athletics generate?
In FY2025, Western Kentucky University reported $40.0M in total athletics revenues according to NCAA MFRS filings.
How much does Western Kentucky University spend on athletics?
In FY2025, Western Kentucky University reported $40.0M in total athletics expenses according to NCAA MFRS filings.
Does Western Kentucky University athletics run a surplus or deficit?
In FY2025, Western Kentucky University athletics reported a net surplus of $0.