Western Kentucky University (WKU) Baseball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Kentucky University (WKU)'s Baseball program reported $1.6M in revenue and $1.6M in expenses, for a net surplus of $40K. The program generated $1.6M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.5M. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 56th overall in total expenses (17th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,602,246
Total Expenses
$1,562,334
Net
+$39,912

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,485,474
NCAA Distributions$67,724
Contributions$34,388
Ticket Sales$13,870
Sports Camp Revenues$790

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$561,217
Athletic Student Aid$376,111
Team Travel$231,093
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$72,260
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$68,491
Game Expenses$67,607
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$45,226
Recruiting$38,271
Guarantees$29,358
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$17,276
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$16,375
Other Operating Expenses$13,621
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$12,347
Memberships and Dues$8,982
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$3,675
Sports Camp Expenses$342
Medical Expenses and Insurance$82
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$1,602,246$1,562,334+$40K
FY2024$1,750,945$1,750,944+$1
FY2023$1,475,055$1,475,057-$2
FY2022$1,300,450$1,300,450+$0
FY2021$1,181,110$1,181,110+$0
FY2020$1,081,246$1,081,246+$0

Western Kentucky University Baseball — Financial Context

The baseball program operates on a lean budget, spending $1.6M in FY2025 — well below the FBS average of $3.8M and ranking 56th out of 71 FBS programs in expenses. Direct Institutional Support drives nearly all of the program's $1.6M in revenue at $1.5M, with coaching salaries representing the largest single expense at $561K. The program posted a modest $40K surplus in FY2025, with expenses having grown steadily from $1.1M in FY2020 despite a slight pullback from FY2024's $1.8M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Kentucky University spend on Baseball?
Western Kentucky University Baseball reported $1,562,334 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $561,217.
How does Western Kentucky University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 56th overall in total expenses (17th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Western Kentucky University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Western Kentucky University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.