Western Michigan University (WMU) Volleyball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s Volleyball program reported $242K in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $846K. The largest revenue source was Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships at $93K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Western Michigan University ranks 65th overall in total expenses (24th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$241,741
Total Expenses
$1,088,088
Net
-$846,347

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$93,330
Sports Camp Revenues$38,355
Contributions$35,400
NCAA Distributions$32,226
Ticket Sales$18,402
Guarantees$13,000
In-Kind$5,548
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$3,949
Other Operating Revenue$1,531

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$411,395
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$397,702
Team Travel$96,204
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$48,355
Sports Camp Expenses$36,971
Game Expenses$22,819
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$21,653
Recruiting$14,509
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$12,298
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$10,599
Guarantees$9,000
Medical Expenses and Insurance$2,467
Other Operating Expenses$2,250
Memberships and Dues$1,319
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$547
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.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$241,741$1,088,088-$846K
FY2024$100,711$1,061,802-$961K
FY2023$161,277$1,118,605-$957K
FY2022$97,471$931,300-$834K
FY2021$56,221$807,069-$751K
FY2020$77,497$868,501-$791K

Western Michigan University Volleyball — Financial Context

The volleyball program generated $242K in revenue in FY2025, with royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships serving as the top source at $93K, while expenses of $1.1M — led by $411K in athletic student aid — produced an $846K deficit. At $1.1M in total spending, Western Michigan ranks 65th out of 76 FBS programs by volleyball expenses, well below the FBS average of $2.4M. Expenses have held remarkably steady over the past three fiscal years, remaining flat at $1.1M after climbing from $807K in FY2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Michigan University spend on Volleyball?
Western Michigan University Volleyball reported $1,088,088 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $411,395.
How does Western Michigan University Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Western Michigan University ranks 65th overall in total expenses (24th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M.
How is Western Michigan University Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Western Michigan University funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.