University of Akron Volleyball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Volleyball program reported $9K in revenue and $779K in expenses, for a net deficit of $770K. Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, University of Akron generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of Akron ranks 75th overall in total expenses (34th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$8,714
Total Expenses
$779,140
Net
-$770,426

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$4,637
Ticket Sales$3,329
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$748

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$363,597
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$236,682
Team Travel$90,384
Game Expenses$31,996
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$23,743
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$13,473
Recruiting$11,110
Other Operating Expenses$6,037
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,170
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$573
Memberships and Dues$375
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$8,714$779,140-$770K
FY2024$12,429$696,196-$684K
FY2023$6,649$697,408-$691K
FY2022$10,009$585,209-$575K
FY2021$12,644$543,542-$531K
FY2020$58,266$693,665-$635K

University of Akron Volleyball — Financial Context

The volleyball program generated just $9K in revenue in FY2025, nearly all of it from contributions, against $779K in expenses, producing a $770K deficit. Athletic student aid alone accounted for $364K of those expenses, making it by far the program's largest cost driver. At $779K in total spending, Akron ranks 75th out of 76 FBS programs in volleyball expenses, well below the FBS average of $2.4M, though costs have risen roughly 43% since FY2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Akron spend on Volleyball?
University of Akron Volleyball reported $779,140 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $363,597.
How does University of Akron Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of Akron ranks 75th overall in total expenses (34th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M.
How is University of Akron Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, University of Akron funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.