University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC)'s Football program reported $63.7M in revenue and $48.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $15.0M. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill competes in the ACC. Financial data is available from FY2025 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$63,723,323
Total Expenses
$48,759,518
Net
+$14,963,805

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$26,652,394
Ticket Sales$12,193,611
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$8,534,295
Contributions$7,321,618
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$3,925,520
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$2,370,424
Football Bowl Revenues$1,978,367
Direct Institutional Support$386,230
Guarantees$200,000
In-Kind$140,000
Other Operating Revenue$16,915
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$3,949

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$15,476,232
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$6,962,851
Severance Payments$3,978,201
Athletic Student Aid$3,660,726
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,817,068
Recruiting$2,590,496
Game Expenses$2,524,562
Team Travel$2,461,488
Football Bowl Expenses$1,968,834
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,906,470
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,521,757
Guarantees$1,130,000
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,107,632
Other Operating Expenses$433,406
Memberships and Dues$215,271
Medical Expenses and Insurance$2,324
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$2,200
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill spend on Football?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Football reported $48,759,518 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Football generate?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Football reported $63,723,323 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Football reported a net surplus of $15.0M.