In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Lacrosse program reported $76K in revenue and $550K in expenses, for a net deficit of $475K. Like most Group of Five Lacrosse programs, University of Akron generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, University of Akron ranks 24th overall in total expenses (12th of 12 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.6M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $63,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $6,171 |
| Contributions | $6,100 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $400 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $176,146 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $174,121 |
| Team Travel | $75,356 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $39,422 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $34,817 |
| Game Expenses | $25,862 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $9,945 |
| Recruiting | $8,818 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $3,375 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $856 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $847 |
| Memberships and Dues | $450 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $166 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $75,671 | $550,181 | -$475K |
| FY2024 | $11,897 | $401,218 | -$389K |
| FY2023 | $9,799 | $367,329 | -$358K |
| FY2022 | $24,468 | $241,574 | -$217K |
| FY2021 | $18,808 | $167,262 | -$148K |
| FY2020 | $30,007 | $238,313 | -$208K |
The lacrosse program generated $76K in FY2025 revenue, with $63K coming from NCAA Distributions, while expenses reached $550K — led by $176K in coaching salaries and benefits — resulting in a $475K deficit. Despite ranking as the second-lowest spending lacrosse program among FBS schools and last among Group of Five programs at 12th of 12, expenses have grown dramatically from $167K in FY2021 to $550K in FY2025. This spending remains well below the FBS average of $2.6M, reflecting the program's early-stage investment trajectory relative to peers.
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