In fiscal year 2025, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (CLT)'s Football program reported $11.0M in revenue and $17.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $6.4M. The program generated $11.0M in total revenue, led by Student Fees at $2.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranks 52nd overall in total expenses (10th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. University of North Carolina at Charlotte competes in the American; financial data is available from FY2025 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student Fees | $2,643,883 |
| Indirect Institutional Support - Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Lease and Rental Fees | $2,382,491 |
| Contributions | $2,368,101 |
| Ticket Sales | $1,564,721 |
| Guarantees | $1,500,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $261,949 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $231,297 |
| In-Kind | $32,630 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $6,802 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $49 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,314,114 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $2,669,517 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $2,382,491 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,377,567 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,322,349 |
| Team Travel | $1,212,650 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,184,648 |
| Severance Payments | $1,084,681 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $894,263 |
| Recruiting | $610,732 |
| Game Expenses | $602,381 |
| Guarantees | $270,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $228,029 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $150,609 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $54,960 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $10,220 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $2,000 |
Charlotte's football program generated $11.0M in revenue in FY2025, with student fees serving as the largest single source at $2.6M, highlighting the program's reliance on non-market income to fund operations. The program spent $17.4M against that revenue, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest expense category at $3.3M, resulting in a $6.4M deficit. Ranked 52nd among 78 FBS programs by expenses, Charlotte's $17.4M spending sits well below the FBS average of $36.5M, reflecting the financial realities of building a relatively young program within the Group of Five.
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