Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Lacrosse Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Eastern Michigan University (EMU)'s Lacrosse program reported $957K in revenue and $957K in expenses, for a net deficit of $1. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $925K. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, Eastern Michigan University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (7th of 12 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.6M. Eastern Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$956,550
Total Expenses
$956,551
Net
-$1

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$925,156
Sports Camp Revenues$25,369
Other Operating Revenue$5,300
Contributions$725

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$492,121
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$230,691
Team Travel$105,722
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$64,278
Game Expenses$20,217
Other Operating Expenses$14,865
Sports Camp Expenses$7,474
Recruiting$7,236
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$5,906
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$4,575
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,754
Memberships and Dues$712
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$956,550$956,551-$1
FY2024$974,925$974,924+$1
FY2023$818,878$818,878+$0
FY2022$301,106$301,106+$0

Eastern Michigan University Lacrosse — Financial Context

The lacrosse program operated on a razor-thin margin in FY2025, generating $957K in revenue against $957K in expenses for a net deficit of just $1, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for $925K of that revenue — meaning the university is essentially bankrolling nearly the entire program. Athletic Student Aid represented the largest single expense at $492K, comprising over half of the program's total $957K expenditure. At 19th out of 25 FBS programs offering lacrosse and well below the FBS average of $2.6M in expenses, Eastern Michigan runs one of the leaner lacrosse budgets in the division, though spending has grown significantly from $301

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eastern Michigan University spend on Lacrosse?
Eastern Michigan University Lacrosse reported $956,551 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $492,121.
How does Eastern Michigan University Lacrosse spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, Eastern Michigan University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (7th of 12 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.6M.
How is Eastern Michigan University Lacrosse funded?
Like most Group of Five Lacrosse programs, Eastern Michigan University funds Lacrosse primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.