In fiscal year 2021, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's Volleyball program reported $65K in revenue and $3.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.5M. Like most Power Four Volleyball programs, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey ranks 11th overall in total expenses (11th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. 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 | $32,286 |
| In-Kind | $25,000 |
| Contributions | $6,719 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $567 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $1,792,226 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $737,187 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $520,523 |
| Team Travel | $196,931 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $82,859 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $77,205 |
| Game Expenses | $49,302 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $39,807 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $25,883 |
| Recruiting | $22,394 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $20,257 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $8,437 |
| Memberships and Dues | $6,912 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $3,414 |
| Severance Payments | $1,115 |
The volleyball program operated at a significant financial deficit of $3.5M in FY2021, with expenses of $3.6M vastly outpacing revenues of just $65K. At $3.6M in total expenses, the program ranked 11th most expensive among 76 FBS programs and 11th among Power Four schools, spending 50% more than the FBS average of $2.4M. Notably, the largest expense category was coaching compensation and bonuses at $1.8M, while the program's top revenue source was Football Bowl Revenues at $32K, highlighting its near-total dependence on institutional support.
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