Western Kentucky University (WKU) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Kentucky University (WKU)'s Football program reported $11.4M in revenue and $11.4M in expenses, for a net surplus of $41K. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA. Financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$11,410,990
Total Expenses
$11,369,674
Net
+$41,316

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$6,513,874
Guarantees$2,625,000
Ticket Sales$915,718
Football Bowl Revenues$810,966
Contributions$544,432
Other Operating Revenue$1,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,241,334
Athletic Student Aid$2,307,103
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,142,274
Team Travel$1,023,049
Football Bowl Expenses$827,905
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$605,383
Recruiting$586,984
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$475,051
Other Operating Expenses$342,359
Guarantees$325,000
Game Expenses$272,196
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$154,879
Memberships and Dues$49,536
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$15,036
Medical Expenses and Insurance$1,585
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$11,410,990$11,369,674+$41K
FY2024$11,207,656$11,207,656+$0
FY2023$11,182,362$11,182,362+$0
FY2022$10,133,109$10,133,109+$0
FY2021$8,805,001$8,805,001+$0
FY2020$9,985,367$9,985,367+$0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Kentucky University spend on Football?
Western Kentucky University Football reported $11,369,674 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Western Kentucky University Football generate?
Western Kentucky University Football reported $11,410,990 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Western Kentucky University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Western Kentucky University Football reported a net surplus of $41K.