University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC) Golf 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 Golf program reported $1.2M in revenue and $2.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.3M. The program generated $1.2M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $906K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ranks 23rd overall in total expenses (22nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2025 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,204,643
Total Expenses
$2,465,101
Net
-$1,260,458

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$905,825
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$120,000
Other Operating Revenue$77,243
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$63,394
In-Kind$14,000
Direct Institutional Support$13,501
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$10,680

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$829,338
Athletic Student Aid$456,117
Team Travel$373,829
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$277,356
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$117,239
Other Operating Expenses$89,795
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$69,800
Game Expenses$61,118
Recruiting$57,075
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$37,392
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$36,191
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$20,228
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$17,704
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$15,000
Memberships and Dues$6,919
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.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $1.2 million in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for a dominant $906K of that total, while expenses reached $2.5 million — well above the FBS average of $2.0 million — resulting in a $1.3 million deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the program's largest expense at $829K, helping push total spending to a ranking of 23rd out of 76 FBS programs and 22nd among 41 Power Four schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill spend on Golf?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Golf reported $2,465,101 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $829,338.
How does University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ranks 23rd overall in total expenses (22nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.