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
$16.3M
All programs combined
Total Expenses
$16.3M
All programs combined
Net Position
Break-even
Revenue − Expenses
Total Athletes
554
209M / 345F
Female Athletes
62.3%
Title IX benchmark: ≥43%
Total Student Aid
$5.5M
$10K per athlete
Athlete Gender Split
Total Aid — All 23 HBCU Peers (2023-24)
Men's Program Revenue
$6.3M
38.8% of total
Women's Program Revenue
$5.3M
32.4% of total
Football
Offered
Exp: $3.9M
2023-24 Athlete Participation
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Enrollment: 4,068 total students
Total Athletes
554
13.6% of enrollment
Male Athletes
209
37.7% of athletes
Female Athletes
345
62.3% of athletes
M:F Ratio
0.61:1
Male-to-female ratio
Participation by Gender
Female Athlete % — 23 HBCU Peers
| Category | Count | % of Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Male Athletes | 209 | 37.7% |
| Female Athletes | 345 | 62.3% |
| Total Athletes | 554 | 100.0% |
| Total Enrollment: 4,068 · Athletes as % of enrollment: 13.6% | ||
2023-24 Athletic Student Aid
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Aid includes all athletic grants/scholarships reported
Total Student Aid
$5.5M
Men's + Women's combined
Men's Aid
$2.8M
51.1% of total aid
Women's Aid
$2.7M
48.9% of total aid
Aid Per Athlete
$10K
Total aid / total athletes
Aid Gender Gap
13.4pp
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 | $2,811,766 | 51.1% | 209 | $13,453 |
| Women's Programs | $2,695,315 | 48.9% | 345 | $7,813 |
| Total | $5,507,081 | 100.0% | 554 | $9,941 |
2023-24 Revenues & Expenses
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Revenue and expense figures by team gender
Total Revenue
$16.3M
Total Expenses
$16.3M
Net
Break-even
Men's Exp
$6.3M
38.8% of total
Women's Exp
$5.3M
32.4% of total
M:F Exp Ratio
1.2:1
Men's to women's expenses
Revenue by Program Gender
Expenses by Program Gender
| Category | Revenue | Rev % | Expenses | Exp % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Programs | $6,304,711 | 38.8% | $6,304,711 | 38.8% |
| Women's Programs | $5,275,011 | 32.4% | $5,275,011 | 32.4% |
| Unallocated / Admin | $4,687,032 | 28.8% | $4,687,032 | 28.8% |
| Total | $16,266,754 | 100.0% | $16,266,754 | 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
$143K
Per head coaching position
Avg Women's HC Salary
$48K
Per head coaching position
Salary Gap
$95K
Men earn more
M:F HC Salary Ratio
2.97:1
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. Delaware 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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