Western Kentucky University (WKU) Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Kentucky University (WKU)'s Softball program reported $947K in revenue and $930K in expenses, for a net surplus of $16K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $898K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 64th overall in total expenses (26th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$946,534
Total Expenses
$930,429
Net
+$16,105

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$898,376
Contributions$28,268
Ticket Sales$14,915
Guarantees$4,975

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$349,814
Athletic Student Aid$260,997
Team Travel$169,107
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$69,167
Game Expenses$33,536
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$15,628
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$14,795
Recruiting$12,232
Other Operating Expenses$2,683
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,615
Memberships and Dues$615
Medical Expenses and Insurance$240
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$946,534$930,429+$16K
FY2024$1,061,505$1,061,505+$0
FY2023$1,051,335$1,063,003-$12K
FY2022$842,584$842,584+$0
FY2021$688,809$688,809+$0
FY2020$749,319$749,319+$0

Western Kentucky University Softball — Financial Context

The Hilltoppers' softball program operated on a lean $930K budget in FY2025, ranking 64th out of 70 FBS programs by expenses and spending well below the FBS average of $2.3M. Coaching salaries represented the program's largest expense at $350K, while $898K in direct institutional support drove nearly all of the program's $947K in total revenue. The program posted a modest $16K surplus in FY2025, though expenses have fluctuated over recent years, peaking at $1.1M in both FY2023 and FY2024 before pulling back this past fiscal year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Kentucky University spend on Softball?
Western Kentucky University Softball reported $930,429 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $349,814.
How does Western Kentucky University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 64th overall in total expenses (26th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Western Kentucky University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Western Kentucky University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.