In fiscal year 2025, San Jose State University (SJSU)'s Beach Volleyball program reported $54K in revenue and $288K in expenses, for a net deficit of $234K. Like most Group of Five Beach Volleyball programs, San Jose State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 14 FBS programs reporting Beach Volleyball data, San Jose State University ranks 11th overall in total expenses (3rd of 5 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $861K. San Jose State University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student Fees | $48,824 |
| Contributions | $5,210 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $30 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $132,684 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $95,770 |
| Team Travel | $45,896 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $7,154 |
| Recruiting | $3,233 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $1,875 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $807 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $557 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $54,064 | $287,976 | -$234K |
| FY2024 | $51,940 | $272,621 | -$221K |
| FY2023 | $53,000 | $402,135 | -$349K |
| FY2022 | $17,710 | $235,484 | -$218K |
| FY2021 | $10,224 | $15,179 | -$5K |
| FY2020 | $3,000 | $5,953 | -$3K |
The beach volleyball program operates at a significant financial deficit, generating just $54K in revenue against $288K in expenses in FY2025, with student fees accounting for nearly all revenue at $49K. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's largest cost at $133K, driving a net loss of $234K while keeping total expenses well below the FBS average of $861K — ranking 11th out of 14 FBS programs offering the sport. Spending has grown substantially since the program's early stages in FY2020 and FY2021, when expenses totaled just $6K and $15K respectively, reflecting a program still in the process of building toward
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