In fiscal year 2021, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's Baseball program reported $330K in revenue and $4.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.1M. The largest revenue source was Football Bowl Revenues at $165K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey ranks 24th overall in total expenses (23rd of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2021.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $164,790 |
| Contributions | $98,844 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $40,946 |
| In-Kind | $25,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $2,211,361 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $641,397 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $580,282 |
| Team Travel | $443,604 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $260,332 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $93,569 |
| Game Expenses | $87,173 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $49,161 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $48,342 |
| Memberships and Dues | $4,273 |
| Recruiting | $1,206 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,049 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $945 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $20 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $8 |
Rutgers' baseball program ran a significant deficit of $4.1M in FY2021, with expenses of $4.4M dwarfing revenues of just $330K. The program's $4.4M in expenses ranked 24th among 71 FBS baseball programs and exceeded the FBS average of $3.8M, suggesting a relatively high level of financial investment in the sport. Notably, the largest expense category was coaching compensation and bonuses at $2.2M, while the largest revenue source was Football Bowl Revenues at $165K, highlighting the program's near-total dependence on institutional and football-related subsidies rather than baseball-generated income.
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