University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC) Lacrosse 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 Lacrosse program reported $3.6M in revenue and $4.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. The program generated $3.6M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $2.5M. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ranks 6th overall in total expenses (6th of 13 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.6M. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2025 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$3,555,488
Total Expenses
$4,636,526
Net
-$1,081,038

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$2,544,140
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$228,242
NCAA Distributions$202,252
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$192,497
Ticket Sales$120,621
Media Rights$120,500
Direct Institutional Support$64,252
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$36,360
In-Kind$28,000
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$10,791
Other Operating Revenue$7,833

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$1,524,478
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,302,511
Team Travel$604,713
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$298,638
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$204,907
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$199,721
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$91,103
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$86,380
Recruiting$81,500
Game Expenses$52,292
Other Operating Expenses$49,156
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$47,922
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$36,014
Memberships and Dues$29,860
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$25,684
Medical Expenses and Insurance$1,647
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 Lacrosse — Financial Context

Fueled largely by $2.5M in contributions, the lacrosse program generated $3.6M in revenue in FY2025, yet still fell $1.1M short of covering its $4.6M in expenses. Athletic student aid alone accounted for $1.5M of those costs, helping push UNC's spending to nearly double the FBS average of $2.6M and ranking 6th among all 25 FBS programs offering the sport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill spend on Lacrosse?
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Lacrosse reported $4,636,526 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,524,478.
How does University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Lacrosse spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ranks 6th overall in total expenses (6th of 13 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.6M.
How is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Lacrosse funded?
Like most Power Four Lacrosse programs, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill funds Lacrosse primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.