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
$7.7M
All programs combined
Total Expenses
$7.7M
All programs combined
Net Position
Break-even
Revenue − Expenses
Total Athletes
354
226M / 128F
Female Athletes
36.2%
Title IX benchmark: ≥43%
Total Student Aid
$3.0M
$9K per athlete
Athlete Gender Split
Total Aid — All 23 HBCU Peers (2023-24)
Men's Program Revenue
$4.8M
61.8% of total
Women's Program Revenue
$2.7M
35.2% of total
Football
Offered
Exp: $3.0M
2023-24 Athlete Participation
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Enrollment: 1,966 total students
Total Athletes
354
18.0% of enrollment
Male Athletes
226
63.8% of athletes
Female Athletes
128
36.2% of athletes
M:F Ratio
1.77:1
Male-to-female ratio
Participation by Gender
Female Athlete % — 23 HBCU Peers
| Category | Count | % of Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Male Athletes | 226 | 63.8% |
| Female Athletes | 128 | 36.2% |
| Total Athletes | 354 | 100.0% |
| Total Enrollment: 1,966 · Athletes as % of enrollment: 18.0% | ||
2023-24 Athletic Student Aid
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Aid includes all athletic grants/scholarships reported
Total Student Aid
$3.0M
Men's + Women's combined
Men's Aid
$1.9M
62.2% of total aid
Women's Aid
$1.1M
37.8% of total aid
Aid Per Athlete
$9K
Total aid / total athletes
Aid Gender Gap
1.6pp
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 | $1,873,657 | 62.2% | 226 | $8,291 |
| Women's Programs | $1,140,510 | 37.8% | 128 | $8,910 |
| Total | $3,014,167 | 100.0% | 354 | $8,515 |
2023-24 Revenues & Expenses
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Revenue and expense figures by team gender
Total Revenue
$7.7M
Total Expenses
$7.7M
Net
Break-even
Men's Exp
$4.8M
61.8% of total
Women's Exp
$2.7M
35.2% of total
M:F Exp Ratio
1.76:1
Men's to women's expenses
Revenue by Program Gender
Expenses by Program Gender
| Category | Revenue | Rev % | Expenses | Exp % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Programs | $4,759,341 | 61.8% | $4,759,341 | 61.8% |
| Women's Programs | $2,705,095 | 35.2% | $2,705,095 | 35.2% |
| Unallocated / Admin | $230,680 | 3.0% | $230,680 | 3.0% |
| Total | $7,695,116 | 100.0% | $7,695,116 | 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
$93K
Per head coaching position
Avg Women's HC Salary
$50K
Per head coaching position
Salary Gap
$43K
Men earn more
M:F HC Salary Ratio
1.86:1
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. Alcorn 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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