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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $58,923 |
| Contributions | $3,788 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $62,711 | $880,799 | -$818K |
| FY2024 | $47,418 | $844,636 | -$797K |
| FY2023 | $85,313 | $842,119 | -$757K |
| FY2022 | $75,952 | $816,637 | -$741K |
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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