2023-24 Athletics Financial Snapshot
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education OPE Equity in Athletics Disclosure · Prepared by Data Driven HBCU · March 2026
Total Revenue
$14.1M
All programs combined
Total Expenses
$14.1M
All programs combined
Net Position
Break-even
Revenue − Expenses
Total Athletes
432
251M / 181F
Female Athletes
41.9%
Title IX benchmark: ≥43%
Total Student Aid
$4.6M
$11K per athlete
Athlete Gender Split
Total Aid — All 23 HBCU Peers (2023-24)
Men's Program Revenue
$6.7M
47.7% of total
Women's Program Revenue
$3.7M
26.6% of total
Football
Offered
Exp: $4.4M
2023-24 Athlete Participation
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Enrollment: 2,959 total students
Total Athletes
432
14.6% of enrollment
Male Athletes
251
58.1% of athletes
Female Athletes
181
41.9% of athletes
M:F Ratio
1.39:1
Male-to-female ratio
Participation by Gender
Female Athlete % — 23 HBCU Peers
| Category | Count | % of Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Male Athletes | 251 | 58.1% |
| Female Athletes | 181 | 41.9% |
| Total Athletes | 432 | 100.0% |
| Total Enrollment: 2,959 · Athletes as % of enrollment: 14.6% | ||
2023-24 Athletic Student Aid
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Aid includes all athletic grants/scholarships reported
Total Student Aid
$4.6M
Men's + Women's combined
Men's Aid
$2.7M
58.8% of total aid
Women's Aid
$1.9M
41.2% of total aid
Aid Per Athlete
$11K
Total aid / total athletes
Aid Gender Gap
0.7pp
Men's aid% vs men's athlete%
Student Aid by Gender
Total Aid — 23 HBCU Peers
| Category | Aid Amount | % of Total | Athletes | Aid/Athlete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Programs | $2,705,916 | 58.8% | 251 | $10,781 |
| Women's Programs | $1,896,849 | 41.2% | 181 | $10,480 |
| Total | $4,602,765 | 100.0% | 432 | $10,655 |
2023-24 Revenues & Expenses
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Revenue and expense figures by team gender
Total Revenue
$14.1M
Total Expenses
$14.1M
Net
Break-even
Men's Exp
$6.7M
47.7% of total
Women's Exp
$3.7M
26.6% of total
M:F Exp Ratio
1.79:1
Men's to women's expenses
Revenue by Program Gender
Expenses by Program Gender
| Category | Revenue | Rev % | Expenses | Exp % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Programs | $6,707,365 | 47.7% | $6,707,365 | 47.7% |
| Women's Programs | $3,738,045 | 26.6% | $3,738,045 | 26.6% |
| Unallocated / Admin | $3,604,955 | 25.7% | $3,604,955 | 25.7% |
| Total | $14,050,365 | 100.0% | $14,050,365 | 100.0% |
Key Sport Operating Expenses
2023-24 Coaching Staff & Salaries
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Average annual institutional salary per head coaching position
Avg Men's HC Salary
$110K
Per head coaching position
Avg Women's HC Salary
$64K
Per head coaching position
Salary Gap
$45K
Men earn more
M:F HC Salary Ratio
1.71:1
Men's avg / Women's avg
HC Salary Comparison — This School
Aid Per Athlete — 23 HBCU Peers
HBCU Peer Comparison — 2023-24 EADA
All 23 programs. Ala. State highlighted in gold.
Total Expenses — 23 HBCU Programs (2023-24)
| School | Conf. | Revenue | Expenses | Athletes | F% | Total Aid | Aid/Ath |
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