Kennesaw State University Softball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · C-USA · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Kennesaw State University's Softball program reported $30K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Kennesaw State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Kennesaw State University ranks 54th overall in total expenses (16th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Kennesaw State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$30,278
Total Expenses
$1,168,552
Net
-$1,138,274

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$27,650
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$2,628

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$404,507
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$301,325
Team Travel$184,922
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$109,646
Game Expenses$72,065
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$55,720
Other Operating Expenses$17,648
Recruiting$12,066
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$5,154
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,521
Memberships and Dues$1,795
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$615
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$568
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$30,278$1,168,552-$1.1M
FY2023$21,678$883,231-$862K
FY2022$41,553$748,344-$707K
FY2021$88,644$639,064-$550K
FY2020$96,318$678,360-$582K
FY2019$102,245$808,587-$706K

Kennesaw State University Softball — Financial Context

Kennesaw State's softball program operates at a significant financial loss, generating just $30K in revenue — nearly all from contributions — against $1.2M in expenses, resulting in a deficit of roughly $1.1M in FY2025. Athletic student aid represents the program's largest cost at $405K, and overall spending has climbed sharply from $639K in FY2021 to $1.2M in FY2025, reflecting substantial investment growth in a relatively short period. Despite that upward trend, the program's $1.2M expense total ranks 54th among 70 FBS softball programs and sits well below the FBS average of $2.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kennesaw State University spend on Softball?
Kennesaw State University Softball reported $1,168,552 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $404,507.
How does Kennesaw State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Kennesaw State University ranks 54th overall in total expenses (16th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Kennesaw State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Kennesaw State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.