In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Men's Basketball program reported $394K in revenue and $2.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.4M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $214K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Kent State University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (26th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $213,740 |
| Guarantees | $175,000 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $5,661 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,266,355 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $493,651 |
| Team Travel | $335,279 |
| Game Expenses | $250,787 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $125,170 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $103,075 |
| Guarantees | $83,000 |
| Recruiting | $77,223 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $46,371 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $35,612 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $16,592 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $8,970 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,758 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $394,401 | $2,843,843 | -$2.4M |
| FY2024 | $421,087 | $2,554,468 | -$2.1M |
| FY2023 | $478,984 | $2,568,989 | -$2.1M |
| FY2022 | $294,428 | $1,950,857 | -$1.7M |
The Men's Basketball program generated $394K in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading the way at $214K, while $2.8M in total expenses — driven by $1.3M in coaching salaries and benefits — produced a $2.4M deficit. At $2.8M, the program's expenses rank 68th among 78 FBS programs and fall well below the FBS average of $10.2M, reflecting Kent State's comparatively lean operational footprint. Spending has nonetheless climbed steadily from $2.0M in FY2022, suggesting modest but consistent investment growth in the program over recent years.
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