Kent State University Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Wrestling program reported $84K in revenue and $732K in expenses, for a net deficit of $648K. Like most Group of Five Wrestling programs, Kent State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Kent State University ranks 28th overall in total expenses (8th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$83,986
Total Expenses
$732,301
Net
-$648,315

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$50,967
Ticket Sales$20,379
Sports Camp Revenues$12,640

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$313,279
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$278,495
Team Travel$72,987
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$23,447
Recruiting$15,317
Game Expenses$14,118
Sports Camp Expenses$10,693
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,965
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$83,986$732,301-$648K
FY2024$247,508$765,597-$518K
FY2023$211,675$762,224-$551K
FY2022$116,581$600,293-$484K

Kent State University Wrestling — Financial Context

The wrestling program generated just $84K in total revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the majority at $51K, resulting in a $648K operating deficit. At $732K in total expenses, the program ranks last among all 28 FBS wrestling programs and last among the 8 Group of Five schools with wrestling, spending well below the FBS average of $2.7M. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $313K, comprising nearly 43% of total spending.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kent State University spend on Wrestling?
Kent State University Wrestling reported $732,301 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $313,279.
How does Kent State University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Kent State University ranks 28th overall in total expenses (8th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Kent State University Wrestling funded?
Like most Group of Five Wrestling programs, Kent State University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.