Kent State University Volleyball Financial Data

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

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.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$32,566
Total Expenses
$759,874
Net
-$727,308

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$15,151
Sports Camp Revenues$14,391
Ticket Sales$3,024

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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$32,566$759,874-$727K
FY2024$53,118$753,487-$700K
FY2023$46,918$711,611-$665K
FY2022$59,720$708,426-$649K

Kent State University Volleyball — Financial Context

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kent State University spend on Volleyball?
Kent State University Volleyball reported $759,874 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $361,642.
How does Kent State University Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
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.
How is Kent State University Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Kent State University funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.