University at Buffalo Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University at Buffalo's Men's Basketball program reported $4.2M in revenue and $4.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $48K. The program generated $4.2M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $2.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University at Buffalo ranks 56th overall in total expenses (14th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. University at Buffalo competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,224,141
Total Expenses
$4,272,395
Net
-$48,254

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$2,069,763
Student Fees$847,781
Direct State or Other Government Support$614,283
Contributions$248,550
Guarantees$235,000
Ticket Sales$114,477
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$49,090
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$30,510
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$14,687

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,572,518
Athletic Student Aid$901,383
Team Travel$889,731
Game Expenses$212,363
Other Operating Expenses$173,893
Guarantees$155,000
Recruiting$126,861
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$126,115
Severance Payments$48,592
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$36,803
Medical Expenses and Insurance$25,409
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,332
Memberships and Dues$1,395
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$4,224,141$4,272,395-$48K
FY2024$9,082,952$9,097,178-$14K
FY2023$10,336,590$10,365,028-$28K
FY2022$6,036,663$6,049,748-$13K

University at Buffalo Men's Basketball — Financial Context

The men's basketball program operated at a slim $48,000 deficit in FY2025, with $4.2 million in revenue nearly offset by $4.3 million in expenses — the latter driven primarily by $1.6 million in coaching salaries and heavily supplemented by $2.1 million in direct institutional support on the revenue side. At $4.3 million in total expenses, the program ranks 56th among 78 FBS programs and 15th among 37 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $10.2 million. Notably, expenses have dropped dramatically from a peak of $10.4 million in FY2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for University at Buffalo Men's Basketball?
The largest revenue category was Direct Institutional Support at $2,069,763 in FY2025.
How does University at Buffalo Men's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University at Buffalo ranks 56th overall in total expenses (14th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M.
Is University at Buffalo Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, University at Buffalo Men's Basketball reported a net deficit of $48K.