In fiscal year 2025, Georgia Southern University (GS)'s Volleyball program reported $24K in revenue and $967K in expenses, for a net deficit of $943K. Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Georgia Southern University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Georgia Southern University ranks 72nd overall in total expenses (31st of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Georgia Southern University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $14,572 |
| Guarantees | $9,250 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $471,604 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $251,551 |
| Team Travel | $103,407 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $40,823 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $30,040 |
| Recruiting | $27,633 |
| Guarantees | $19,865 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $11,221 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $9,725 |
| Game Expenses | $1,027 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $23,822 | $966,896 | -$943K |
| FY2024 | $222,768 | $956,015 | -$733K |
| FY2023 | $238,330 | $997,311 | -$759K |
| FY2022 | $181,470 | $895,868 | -$714K |
| FY2021 | $193,831 | $788,630 | -$595K |
| FY2020 | $67,615 | $813,982 | -$746K |
The volleyball program generated just $24K in total revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales accounting for the majority at $15K, resulting in a $943K deficit. At $967K in total expenses, the program ranks 72nd out of 76 FBS programs in spending and spends well below the FBS average of $2.4M, reflecting a lean operation typical of smaller Group of Five schools. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $472K, comprising nearly half of all expenditures.
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