NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025
In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Baseball program reported $235K in revenue and $1.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $161K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Kent State University ranks 59th overall in total expenses (20th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
FY2025 Overview
Total Revenue
$234,941
Total Expenses
$1,451,562
Net
-$1,216,621
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Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities
$580,586
Athletic Student Aid
$409,838
Team Travel
$214,506
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies
$81,504
Sports Camp Expenses
$54,628
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)
$41,621
Game Expenses
$35,224
Recruiting
$20,557
Guarantees
$13,098
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 Year
Revenue
Expenses
Net
FY2025
$234,941
$1,451,562
-$1.2M
FY2024
$192,379
$1,358,732
-$1.2M
FY2023
$242,476
$1,339,037
-$1.1M
FY2022
$117,256
$1,224,520
-$1.1M
Kent State University Baseball — Financial Context
The baseball program generated $235K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the dominant share at $161K, while $1.5M in expenses produced a $1.2M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the largest cost driver at $581K, nearly 40% of total program spending. At $1.5M in total expenses, the program ranks 59th among 71 FBS programs and sits well below the FBS average of $3.8M, though costs have climbed steadily from $1.2M in FY2022.
What does Kent State University spend on Baseball?
Kent State University Baseball reported $1,451,562 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $580,586.
How does Kent State University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Kent State University ranks 59th overall in total expenses (20th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Kent State University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Kent State University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.