Western Kentucky University (WKU) Women'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 Women's Basketball program reported $1.8M in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $40K. The program generated $1.8M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 75th overall in total expenses (33rd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. Western Kentucky University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,788,884
Total Expenses
$1,748,552
Net
+$40,332

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,560,017
Ticket Sales$92,956
Contributions$82,911
Guarantees$53,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$621,196
Team Travel$416,220
Athletic Student Aid$341,369
Game Expenses$89,700
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$59,773
Other Operating Expenses$54,579
Recruiting$50,184
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$37,650
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$31,839
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$27,991
Guarantees$17,500
Medical Expenses and Insurance$551
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$1,788,884$1,748,552+$40K
FY2024$1,691,624$1,691,624+$0
FY2023$1,830,463$1,894,955-$64K
FY2022$1,648,586$1,649,802-$1K
FY2021$1,304,726$1,300,823+$4K
FY2020$1,547,302$1,545,352+$2K

Western Kentucky University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The Hilltoppers' women's basketball program operated on a lean $1.7M budget in FY2025, ranking 75th out of 78 FBS programs by expenses and spending just one-third of the $5.2M FBS average. Nearly all of the program's $1.8M in revenue came from direct institutional support ($1.6M), with coaching salaries representing the largest expense at $621K. The program managed a modest $40K surplus in FY2025, with spending remaining relatively stable over the past four years after a low of $1.3M in FY2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Kentucky University spend on Women's Basketball?
Western Kentucky University Women's Basketball reported $1,748,552 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $621,196.
How does Western Kentucky University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Western Kentucky University ranks 75th overall in total expenses (33rd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.
How is Western Kentucky University Women's Basketball funded?
Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Western Kentucky University funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.