Western Kentucky University (WKU) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Kentucky University (WKU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $3.1M in revenue and $3.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $88K. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA. Financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$3,065,627
Total Expenses
$2,977,361
Net
+$88,266

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,909,441
Ticket Sales$974,749
Guarantees$85,000
Contributions$75,188
Sports Camp Revenues$21,249

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,329,308
Team Travel$577,852
Athletic Student Aid$334,175
Game Expenses$153,300
Other Operating Expenses$97,700
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$94,118
Guarantees$87,000
Recruiting$80,713
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$72,472
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$56,583
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$51,468
Sports Camp Expenses$20,682
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$15,147
Memberships and Dues$6,843
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$3,065,627$2,977,361+$88K
FY2024$3,753,730$3,752,770+$960
FY2023$2,972,036$2,972,035+$1
FY2022$3,305,132$3,309,744-$5K
FY2021$2,930,837$2,939,169-$8K
FY2020$3,179,927$3,185,861-$6K

Other Sports at Western Kentucky University

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Kentucky University spend on Men's Basketball?
Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball reported $2,977,361 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball generate?
Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball reported $3,065,627 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, Western Kentucky University Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $88K.