Kent State University Women's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Women's Basketball program reported $55K in revenue and $1.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.9M. Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Kent State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Kent State University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (27th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$54,760
Total Expenses
$1,929,739
Net
-$1,874,979

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$44,120
Sports Camp Revenues$10,640

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$754,871
Athletic Student Aid$540,879
Team Travel$212,824
Game Expenses$164,325
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$85,690
Recruiting$68,076
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$34,232
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$28,099
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$17,940
Sports Camp Expenses$15,113
Guarantees$6,500
Memberships and Dues$1,190
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$54,760$1,929,739-$1.9M
FY2024$68,148$1,581,409-$1.5M
FY2023$62,312$1,464,900-$1.4M
FY2022$50,818$1,447,044-$1.4M

Kent State University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

Kent State's Women's Basketball program operated at a $1.9M deficit in FY2025, generating just $55K in revenue — nearly all of it from ticket sales ($44K) — against $1.9M in expenses led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $755K. At $1.9M in total expenses, the program ranks 69th out of 78 FBS programs and 28th among 37 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $5.2M. Expenses have nonetheless climbed steadily from $1.4M in FY2022, reflecting a 36% increase over four years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kent State University spend on Women's Basketball?
Kent State University Women's Basketball reported $1,929,739 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $754,871.
How does Kent State University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Kent State University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (27th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.
How is Kent State University Women's Basketball funded?
Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Kent State University funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.