Western Kentucky University (WKU) Volleyball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Kentucky University (WKU)'s Volleyball program reported $1.2M in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $48K. The program generated $1.2M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.0M. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 62nd overall in total expenses (21st of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,207,457
Total Expenses
$1,159,002
Net
+$48,455

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,045,633
Contributions$89,899
NCAA Distributions$32,226
Ticket Sales$23,134
Other Operating Revenue$9,565
Guarantees$7,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$456,933
Athletic Student Aid$259,565
Team Travel$237,395
Other Operating Expenses$64,930
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$40,657
Game Expenses$22,213
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$21,531
Recruiting$18,264
Guarantees$11,690
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$11,490
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$9,164
Memberships and Dues$3,245
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,910
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$15
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$1,207,457$1,159,002+$48K
FY2024$1,223,306$1,223,306+$0
FY2023$1,197,931$1,197,932-$1
FY2022$1,082,761$1,082,761+$0
FY2021$910,709$910,709+$0
FY2020$931,026$931,026+$0

Western Kentucky University Volleyball — Financial Context

Western Kentucky's volleyball program operates on a lean $1.2 million budget, ranking 62nd out of 76 FBS programs in expenses and spending less than half the FBS average of $2.4 million. The program relies almost entirely on institutional support, which accounts for $1.0 million of its $1.2 million in total revenue, while coaching salaries represent the largest single expense at $457K. Expenses have remained remarkably stable over the past three fiscal years, holding steady at $1.2 million after gradual growth from $911K in FY2021, with the program finishing FY2025 with a modest $48K surplus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Kentucky University spend on Volleyball?
Western Kentucky University Volleyball reported $1,159,002 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $456,933.
How does Western Kentucky University Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 62nd overall in total expenses (21st of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M.
How is Western Kentucky University Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Western Kentucky University funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.