Kent State University Golf Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Golf program reported $43K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Kent State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Kent State University ranks 51st overall in total expenses (11th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$42,838
Total Expenses
$1,246,239
Net
-$1,203,401

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$28,409
Sports Camp Revenues$13,929
Other Operating Revenue$500

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$501,472
Athletic Student Aid$457,530
Team Travel$192,893
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$21,197
Recruiting$19,799
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$19,460
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$15,135
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$7,525
Sports Camp Expenses$6,852
Memberships and Dues$2,825
Game Expenses$1,551
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$42,838$1,246,239-$1.2M
FY2024$164,348$1,092,063-$928K
FY2023$161,155$1,119,368-$958K
FY2022$167,653$1,087,161-$920K

Kent State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated just $43K in revenue in FY2025, nearly all of it from contributions ($28K), against $1.2M in expenses, resulting in a deficit of approximately $1.2M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for $501K — the program's single largest cost — as total spending has gradually climbed from $1.1M in FY2022 to $1.2M in FY2025. At 51st out of 76 FBS programs in expenses, Kent State spends well below the FBS average of $2.0M, ranking 12th among the 35 Group of Five schools tracked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kent State University spend on Golf?
Kent State University Golf reported $1,246,239 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $501,472.
How does Kent State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Kent State University ranks 51st overall in total expenses (11th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Kent State University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Kent State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.