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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $4,637 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,329 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $748 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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