In fiscal year 2025, University of Akron's Women's Basketball program reported $62K in revenue and $1.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.8M. Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, University of Akron generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Akron ranks 71st overall in total expenses (29th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Akron competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $30,869 |
| Contributions | $19,901 |
| Ticket Sales | $7,941 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $3,174 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $747,219 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $459,312 |
| Team Travel | $156,781 |
| Game Expenses | $111,613 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $81,660 |
| Recruiting | $68,580 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $60,328 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $45,427 |
| Memberships and Dues | $38,340 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $34,767 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $23,457 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $8,190 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $7,500 |
| Guarantees | $3,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $2,743 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $703 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $61,885 | $1,849,620 | -$1.8M |
| FY2024 | $50,464 | $1,931,201 | -$1.9M |
| FY2023 | $20,474 | $1,594,221 | -$1.6M |
| FY2022 | $26,213 | $1,377,608 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $15,360 | $1,135,500 | -$1.1M |
| FY2020 | $48,981 | $1,565,555 | -$1.5M |
The women's basketball program generated just $62K in total revenue in FY2025, falling well short of its $1.8M in expenses and producing a deficit of nearly the same amount, with coaching salaries alone accounting for $747K — more than 40% of all spending. At $1.8M in total expenses, the program ranks 71st out of 78 FBS programs and 30th among 37 Group of Five schools, operating at roughly one-third of the $5.2M FBS average. Spending has grown significantly since FY2021's $1.1M, reflecting a gradual investment increase even as the program remains among the lower-resourced in
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