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
$11.9M
All programs combined
Total Expenses
$11.9M
All programs combined
Net Position
Break-even
Revenue − Expenses
Total Athletes
447
266M / 181F
Female Athletes
40.5%
Title IX benchmark: ≥43%
Total Student Aid
$3.5M
$8K per athlete
Athlete Gender Split
Total Aid — All 23 HBCU Peers (2023-24)
Men's Program Revenue
$5.0M
41.8% of total
Women's Program Revenue
$3.2M
26.5% of total
Football
Offered
Exp: $2.9M
2023-24 Athlete Participation
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Enrollment: 4,270 total students
Total Athletes
447
10.5% of enrollment
Male Athletes
266
59.5% of athletes
Female Athletes
181
40.5% of athletes
M:F Ratio
1.47:1
Male-to-female ratio
Participation by Gender
Female Athlete % — 23 HBCU Peers
| Category | Count | % of Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Male Athletes | 266 | 59.5% |
| Female Athletes | 181 | 40.5% |
| Total Athletes | 447 | 100.0% |
| Total Enrollment: 4,270 · Athletes as % of enrollment: 10.5% | ||
2023-24 Athletic Student Aid
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Aid includes all athletic grants/scholarships reported
Total Student Aid
$3.5M
Men's + Women's combined
Men's Aid
$1.9M
55.3% of total aid
Women's Aid
$1.6M
44.7% of total aid
Aid Per Athlete
$8K
Total aid / total athletes
Aid Gender Gap
4.2pp
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 | $1,933,741 | 55.3% | 266 | $7,270 |
| Women's Programs | $1,561,441 | 44.7% | 181 | $8,627 |
| Total | $3,495,182 | 100.0% | 447 | $7,819 |
2023-24 Revenues & Expenses
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Revenue and expense figures by team gender
Total Revenue
$11.9M
Total Expenses
$11.9M
Net
Break-even
Men's Exp
$5.0M
41.8% of total
Women's Exp
$3.2M
26.5% of total
M:F Exp Ratio
1.57:1
Men's to women's expenses
Revenue by Program Gender
Expenses by Program Gender
| Category | Revenue | Rev % | Expenses | Exp % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Programs | $4,988,772 | 41.8% | $4,988,772 | 41.8% |
| Women's Programs | $3,169,282 | 26.5% | $3,169,282 | 26.5% |
| Unallocated / Admin | $3,790,781 | 31.7% | $3,790,781 | 31.7% |
| Total | $11,948,835 | 100.0% | $11,948,835 | 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
$133K
Per head coaching position
Avg Women's HC Salary
$65K
Per head coaching position
Salary Gap
$69K
Men earn more
M:F HC Salary Ratio
2.06:1
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. Jackson 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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