In fiscal year 2025, University at Buffalo's Volleyball program reported $1.4M in revenue and $1.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $69K. The program generated $1.4M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $829K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University at Buffalo ranks 54th overall in total expenses (13th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. University at Buffalo competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $829,121 |
| Student Fees | $256,250 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $137,991 |
| Ticket Sales | $37,848 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $30,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $23,636 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $20,060 |
| Guarantees | $18,000 |
| Contributions | $9,892 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $3,590 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,330 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $568,102 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $414,223 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $186,453 |
| Team Travel | $138,411 |
| Game Expenses | $24,815 |
| Recruiting | $24,032 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $20,060 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $20,012 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $16,213 |
| Guarantees | $8,568 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $7,651 |
| Severance Payments | $6,531 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,861 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,367,718 | $1,436,932 | -$69K |
| FY2024 | $2,469,854 | $2,469,854 | +$0 |
| FY2023 | $2,188,982 | $2,188,986 | -$4 |
| FY2022 | $1,852,860 | $1,852,860 | +$0 |
The volleyball program operated at a modest deficit of $69K in FY2025, with both revenue and expenses coming in at $1.4M — well below the FBS average of $2.4M and ranking 54th out of 76 FBS programs by spending. Direct Institutional Support was the primary revenue driver at $829K, while Athletic Student Aid represented the largest expense category at $568K. Expenses dropped sharply from $2.5M in FY2024 to $1.4M in FY2025, reversing a multi-year upward trend that had climbed steadily from $1.9M in FY2022.
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