In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Volleyball program reported $33K in revenue and $760K in expenses, for a net deficit of $727K. Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Kent State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Kent State University ranks 76th overall in total expenses (35th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $15,151 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $14,391 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,024 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $361,642 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $257,186 |
| Team Travel | $59,586 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $20,690 |
| Recruiting | $14,356 |
| Game Expenses | $13,962 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $13,329 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $10,323 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $7,475 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,325 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $32,566 | $759,874 | -$727K |
| FY2024 | $53,118 | $753,487 | -$700K |
| FY2023 | $46,918 | $711,611 | -$665K |
| FY2022 | $59,720 | $708,426 | -$649K |
The volleyball program generated just $33K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for nearly half of that total at $15K, resulting in a $727K deficit. At $760K in total expenses, the program ranks last among all 76 FBS volleyball programs and last among all 36 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.4M. Expenses have crept steadily upward over four years from $708K in FY2022, driven largely by athletic student aid, which consumed $362K — nearly half of all program spending in FY2025.
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