In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Field Hockey program reported $19K in revenue and $861K in expenses, for a net deficit of $842K. Like most Group of Five Field Hockey programs, Kent State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 20 FBS programs reporting Field Hockey data, Kent State University ranks 18th overall in total expenses (8th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.7M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $10,115 |
| Contributions | $8,621 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $442,168 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $251,576 |
| Team Travel | $87,642 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $33,027 |
| Game Expenses | $12,666 |
| Recruiting | $10,830 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $10,470 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $10,301 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $1,902 |
| Memberships and Dues | $599 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $18,736 | $861,181 | -$842K |
| FY2024 | $19,193 | $855,915 | -$837K |
| FY2023 | $38,832 | $822,650 | -$784K |
| FY2022 | $53,517 | $724,904 | -$671K |
The field hockey program generated just $19K in total revenue in FY2025, with sports camp revenues accounting for more than half of that at $10K, resulting in a deficit of $842K that must be covered by the athletic department. At $861K in total expenses, the program ranks 18th out of 20 FBS schools that sponsor field hockey and 8th among the 10 Group of Five programs, spending well below the FBS average of $1.7M. Expenses have climbed steadily from $725K in FY2022 to $861K in FY2025, driven largely by athletic student aid, which at $442K represents more than half of all
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