University of Akron Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Men's Basketball program reported $730K in revenue and $4.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.3M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $321K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Akron ranks 60th overall in total expenses (18th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$729,841
Total Expenses
$4,014,830
Net
-$3,284,989

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$320,953
NCAA Distributions$160,966
Contributions$97,855
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$75,067
Guarantees$75,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,825,458
Team Travel$429,365
Athletic Student Aid$416,975
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$237,049
Guarantees$234,000
Game Expenses$216,538
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$204,711
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$132,894
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$78,570
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$68,144
Other Operating Expenses$58,014
Memberships and Dues$53,857
Recruiting$48,379
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$10,764
Medical Expenses and Insurance$112
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$729,841$4,014,830-$3.3M
FY2024$466,227$3,553,475-$3.1M
FY2023$398,461$3,350,744-$3.0M
FY2022$371,234$2,607,362-$2.2M
FY2021$68,848$2,169,057-$2.1M
FY2020$388,107$3,087,252-$2.7M

University of Akron Men's Basketball — Financial Context

The men's basketball program generated $730K in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading at $321K, while expenses of $4.0M — driven primarily by $1.8M in coaching salaries and benefits — produced a $3.3M deficit. At $4.0M in total expenses, the program ranks 60th among 78 FBS programs and spends well below the FBS average of $10.2M. Program spending has risen sharply in recent years, nearly doubling from $2.2M in FY2021 to $4.0M in FY2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for University of Akron Men's Basketball?
The largest revenue category was Ticket Sales at $320,953 in FY2025.
How does University of Akron Men's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Akron ranks 60th overall in total expenses (18th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M.
Is University of Akron Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, University of Akron Men's Basketball reported a net deficit of $3.3M.