Every year, USA Today publishes its compilation of the D1 schools’ finances in a very convenient table. It’s a numbers geek’s dream. And while I’m not exactly in that category, I do enjoy playing with the numbers and sharing my findings with you. This data covers the 2015-16 school year, the most recent data available through the NCAA’s reporting system. USA Today/NCAA’s methodology is explained here.
First, though, let’s look at an old friend who, unlike RU, didn’t make it to the lifeboat before it launched.
The UConn Blog wrote very excitedly that they make the most money of any school outside the Power 5.