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Vermont NIL Spending — $900K Est. 2026

Vermont
#319 Nationally
America East
Lower-Tier

Vermont

Estimated NIL Spend

$900K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$600K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$900K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.2%
#319
National
#5
Conference
Top 89%
Nationally
By Sport
TopMen's Basketball67%
  • Men's Basketball$600K67%
  • Women's Basketball$200K22%
  • Other Sports$100K11%

Player NIL values

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileAmerica East · 2026
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Vermont is an America East program without football.

Men's basketball receives the primary NIL investment. Vermont's outdoor recreation culture creates some unique commercial NIL opportunities.

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How Vermont's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $900K figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Vermont's direct revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors. We compile it from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry valuations, with Men's Basketball the largest single-sport allocation at $600K.

Vermont NIL FAQ

How much does Vermont spend on NIL in 2026?

Vermont is estimated to spend $900K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #319 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Vermont play in?

Vermont competes in the America East at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Vermont sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Vermont's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $600K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Vermont compare to other America East schools?

Vermont's $900K NIL budget can be compared against every America East program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Vermont's NIL money come from?

Vermont's NIL budget combines two sources: the school's direct revenue-share allocation (capped at roughly $20.5M industry-wide following the House settlement) and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors.

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Quick Stats

National Rank#319
ConferenceAmerica East
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$900K
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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