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. 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
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$45,226
Recruiting$38,271
Guarantees$29,358
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$20,951
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$16,375
Other Operating Expenses$13,621
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$12,347
Memberships and Dues$8,982
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Kentucky University spend on Baseball?
Western Kentucky University Baseball reported $1,562,334 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Western Kentucky University Baseball generate?
Western Kentucky University Baseball reported $1,602,246 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Western Kentucky University Baseball profitable?
In FY2025, Western Kentucky University Baseball reported a net surplus of $40K.