Georgia Southern University (GS) Softball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Sun Belt · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Georgia Southern University (GS)'s Softball program reported $9K in revenue and $878K in expenses, for a net deficit of $869K. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Georgia Southern University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Georgia Southern University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (30th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Georgia Southern University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$8,947
Total Expenses
$878,293
Net
-$869,346

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$8,947

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$337,349
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$265,833
Team Travel$155,182
Other Operating Expenses$41,436
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$37,502
Recruiting$18,902
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$13,625
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$8,464
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$8,947$878,293-$869K
FY2024$163,813$1,034,467-$871K
FY2023$121,393$888,911-$768K
FY2022$84,168$810,164-$726K
FY2021$150,035$692,177-$542K
FY2020$72,580$650,295-$578K

Georgia Southern University Softball — Financial Context

Generating just $9K in total revenue—entirely from ticket sales—against $878K in expenses, the softball program ran a deficit of $869K in FY2025. At 68th out of 70 FBS programs in total expenses, Georgia Southern spends well below the FBS average of $2.3M, with athletic student aid representing the largest cost at $337K. Expenses have fluctuated over recent years, ranging from a low of $650K in FY2020 to a peak of $1.0M in FY2024, before pulling back slightly in FY2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Georgia Southern University spend on Softball?
Georgia Southern University Softball reported $878,293 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $337,349.
How does Georgia Southern University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Georgia Southern University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (30th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Georgia Southern University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Georgia Southern University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.