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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $925,156 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $25,369 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $5,300 |
| Contributions | $725 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $956,550 | $956,551 | -$1 |
| FY2024 | $974,925 | $974,924 | +$1 |
| FY2023 | $818,878 | $818,878 | +$0 |
| FY2022 | $301,106 | $301,106 | +$0 |
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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