In fiscal year 2025, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMASS)'s Football program reported $4.4M in revenue and $15.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $11.6M. The program generated $4.4M in total revenue, led by Guarantees at $2.8M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Massachusetts, Amherst ranks 56th overall in total expenses (14th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Massachusetts, Amherst competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2019 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Guarantees | $2,775,000 |
| Contributions | $797,124 |
| Ticket Sales | $695,133 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $82,515 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $29,384 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $2,995 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,376,570 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,338,664 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,698,200 |
| Team Travel | $1,215,151 |
| Guarantees | $850,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $697,855 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $655,589 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $532,329 |
| Recruiting | $519,196 |
| Severance Payments | $519,008 |
| Game Expenses | $378,099 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $57,424 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $51,648 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $47,052 |
| Memberships and Dues | $8,200 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $248 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4,382,151 | $15,945,233 | -$11.6M |
| FY2019 | $3,608,769 | $10,347,535 | -$6.7M |
The football program operates at a significant financial loss, generating just $4.4M in revenue against $15.9M in expenses, resulting in an $11.6M deficit — with guarantees, or payments received for playing road games against opponents, accounting for $2.8M of that revenue. Despite ranking 56th out of 78 FBS programs in expenses, the program's costs have grown substantially from $10.3M in FY2019 to $15.9M in FY2025, with athletic student aid representing the single largest expenditure at $4.4M. Notably, the program spends well below the FBS average of $36.5M in expenses, reflecting
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