Kent State University Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Softball program reported $63K in revenue and $881K in expenses, for a net deficit of $818K. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Kent State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Kent State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (29th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$62,711
Total Expenses
$880,799
Net
-$818,088

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$58,923
Contributions$3,788

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$398,406
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$239,134
Team Travel$109,498
Sports Camp Expenses$48,920
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$45,874
Recruiting$19,616
Game Expenses$11,901
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$5,990
Memberships and Dues$765
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$695
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$62,711$880,799-$818K
FY2024$47,418$844,636-$797K
FY2023$85,313$842,119-$757K
FY2022$75,952$816,637-$741K

Kent State University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program generated just $63K in revenue in FY2025, with sports camps accounting for nearly all of it at $59K, resulting in a deficit of $818K against $881K in expenses. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest cost at $398K, nearly half of total expenditures. At $881K in total expenses, the program ranks 67th out of 70 FBS programs and 30th out of 33 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.3M, though expenses have crept steadily upward from $817K in FY2022.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kent State University spend on Softball?
Kent State University Softball reported $880,799 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $398,406.
How does Kent State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Kent State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (29th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Kent State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Kent State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.