In fiscal year 2025, North Carolina State University (NCSU)'s Softball program reported $1.1M in revenue and $2.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. The program generated $1.1M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $900K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, North Carolina State University ranks 33rd overall in total expenses (33rd of 38 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. North Carolina State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $900,205 |
| Student Fees | $155,051 |
| Ticket Sales | $33,263 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $8,827 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $7,249 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $5,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $611,165 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $587,563 |
| Team Travel | $318,623 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $218,401 |
| Game Expenses | $107,169 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $98,566 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $96,266 |
| Recruiting | $85,653 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $76,156 |
| Memberships and Dues | $16,517 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $14,753 |
| Guarantees | $3,000 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $1,454 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,109,595 | $2,235,286 | -$1.1M |
| FY2023 | $638,322 | $1,432,970 | -$795K |
| FY2022 | $761,798 | $1,460,713 | -$699K |
| FY2021 | $739,415 | $1,127,243 | -$388K |
| FY2020 | $712,575 | $1,303,952 | -$591K |
| FY2019 | $750,701 | $1,430,275 | -$680K |
The Wolfpack softball program operates at a $1.1 million deficit, with contributions accounting for a dominant $900K of the program's $1.1 million in total revenue. At $2.2 million in expenses, the program ranks 33rd among 70 FBS softball programs and sits just below the FBS average of $2.3 million. Spending has grown significantly in recent years, nearly doubling from $1.1 million in FY2021 to $2.2 million in FY2025, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest expense category at $611K.
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