University of Akron Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Softball program reported $6K in revenue and $839K in expenses, for a net deficit of $832K. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, University of Akron generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Akron ranks 69th overall in total expenses (31st of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$6,461
Total Expenses
$838,552
Net
-$832,091

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$4,467
Guarantees$1,500
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$494

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$364,700
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$246,484
Team Travel$130,400
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$34,800
Game Expenses$21,790
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$13,964
Recruiting$11,755
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$8,330
Other Operating Expenses$2,665
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,318
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,291
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$700
Memberships and Dues$355
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$6,461$838,552-$832K
FY2024$9,149$726,053-$717K
FY2023$4,546$750,415-$746K
FY2022$23,649$706,918-$683K
FY2021$3,404$682,252-$679K
FY2020$32,733$664,588-$632K

University of Akron Softball — Financial Context

Akron's softball program generated just $6K in revenue in FY2025, nearly all of it from contributions, against $839K in expenses — producing an $832K deficit. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest cost at $365K, nearly half of total spending. At $839K in total expenses, the program ranks 69th out of 70 FBS programs and 32nd out of 33 Group of Five schools, spending a fraction of the $2.3M FBS average despite expenses climbing steadily from $665K in FY2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Akron spend on Softball?
University of Akron Softball reported $838,552 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $364,700.
How does University of Akron Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of Akron ranks 69th overall in total expenses (31st of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is University of Akron Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, University of Akron funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.