University of Akron Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Baseball program reported $88K in revenue and $877K in expenses, for a net deficit of $789K. Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, University of Akron generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Akron ranks 70th overall in total expenses (31st of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$88,477
Total Expenses
$877,288
Net
-$788,811

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$52,917
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$32,450
Guarantees$2,000
Other Operating Revenue$1,110

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$288,479
Team Travel$208,335
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$206,177
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$89,414
Game Expenses$32,141
Recruiting$18,832
Memberships and Dues$11,115
Other Operating Expenses$10,243
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$7,372
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$3,500
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,170
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$510
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$88,477$877,288-$789K
FY2024$1,513,052$870,014+$643K
FY2023$80,672$658,483-$578K
FY2022$287,097$433,287-$146K
FY2021$134,678$359,447-$225K
FY2020$90,981$363,536-$273K

University of Akron Baseball — Financial Context

The baseball program generated just $88K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the majority at $53K, while expenses reached $877K — resulting in a $789K deficit. At $877K in total expenses, the program ranks 70th out of 71 FBS programs in baseball spending, sitting near the very bottom among Group of Five schools and spending a fraction of the $3.8M FBS average. Despite its low overall spending, expenses have more than doubled since FY2021, rising from $359K to $877K, with athletic student aid representing the single largest cost at $288K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Akron spend on Baseball?
University of Akron Baseball reported $877,288 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $288,479.
How does University of Akron Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Akron ranks 70th overall in total expenses (31st of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is University of Akron Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, University of Akron funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.