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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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