In fiscal year 2025, Eastern Michigan University (EMU)'s Football program reported $11.1M in revenue and $11.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $0. The program generated $11.1M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $8.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Eastern Michigan University ranks 72nd overall in total expenses (30th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Eastern Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $8,059,236 |
| Guarantees | $1,900,000 |
| Ticket Sales | $426,862 |
| Contributions | $382,773 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $254,680 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $48,748 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $4,717 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $3,835,416 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,479,533 |
| Team Travel | $1,018,048 |
| Recruiting | $887,582 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $610,146 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $531,494 |
| Guarantees | $475,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $352,567 |
| Memberships and Dues | $238,266 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $211,303 |
| Game Expenses | $172,090 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $131,902 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $64,781 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $29,492 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $23,920 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $15,476 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $11,077,016 | $11,077,016 | +$0 |
| FY2024 | $11,290,296 | $11,290,296 | +$0 |
| FY2023 | $10,976,783 | $10,976,782 | +$1 |
| FY2022 | $10,066,354 | $10,066,357 | -$3 |
The football program operated on a razor-thin budget of $11.1M in FY2025, ranking 72nd out of 78 FBS programs in total expenses — well below the FBS average of $36.5M. Institutional support propped up the program significantly, accounting for $8.1M of the $11.1M in total revenue, while Athletic Student Aid represented the largest single expense at $3.8M. Spending has remained remarkably flat over the past four fiscal years, fluctuating narrowly between $10.1M and $11.3M since FY2022.
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