University of Akron Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Golf program reported $177K in revenue and $378K in expenses, for a net deficit of $202K. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $147K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Akron ranks 76th overall in total expenses (34th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$176,515
Total Expenses
$378,217
Net
-$201,702

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$147,129
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$29,386

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$188,021
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$82,902
Team Travel$68,902
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$19,039
Other Operating Expenses$9,841
Memberships and Dues$4,648
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$2,340
Recruiting$2,000
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$524
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$176,515$378,217-$202K
FY2024$48,951$346,030-$297K
FY2023$77,221$328,926-$252K
FY2022$21,975$246,973-$225K
FY2021$19,981$266,358-$246K
FY2020$119,562$605,126-$486K

University of Akron Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $177K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the vast majority at $147K, while expenses reached $378K — led by athletic student aid at $188K — resulting in a $202K deficit. At $378K in total spending, Akron ranks last among all 76 FBS golf programs and last among the 35 Group of Five schools that sponsor the sport, spending just a fraction of the $2.0M FBS average. Expenses have climbed steadily over the past four years, rising from $247K in FY2022 to $378K in FY2025, though both figures remain well below the program's FY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Akron spend on Golf?
University of Akron Golf reported $378,217 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $188,021.
How does University of Akron Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Akron ranks 76th overall in total expenses (34th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is University of Akron Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, University of Akron funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.