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
$21.9M
All programs combined
Total Expenses
$21.9M
All programs combined
Net Position
Break-even
Revenue − Expenses
Total Athletes
362
239M / 123F
Female Athletes
34.0%
Title IX benchmark: ≥43%
Total Student Aid
$4.8M
$13K per athlete
Athlete Gender Split
Total Aid — All 23 HBCU Peers (2023-24)
Men's Program Revenue
$8.7M
39.7% of total
Women's Program Revenue
$3.9M
17.8% of total
Football
Offered
Exp: $4.7M
2023-24 Athlete Participation
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Enrollment: 4,898 total students
Total Athletes
362
7.4% of enrollment
Male Athletes
239
66.0% of athletes
Female Athletes
123
34.0% of athletes
M:F Ratio
1.94:1
Male-to-female ratio
Participation by Gender
Female Athlete % — 23 HBCU Peers
| Category | Count | % of Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Male Athletes | 239 | 66.0% |
| Female Athletes | 123 | 34.0% |
| Total Athletes | 362 | 100.0% |
| Total Enrollment: 4,898 · Athletes as % of enrollment: 7.4% | ||
2023-24 Athletic Student Aid
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Aid includes all athletic grants/scholarships reported
Total Student Aid
$4.8M
Men's + Women's combined
Men's Aid
$3.3M
68.4% of total aid
Women's Aid
$1.5M
31.6% of total aid
Aid Per Athlete
$13K
Total aid / total athletes
Aid Gender Gap
2.4pp
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 | $3,285,035 | 68.4% | 239 | $13,745 |
| Women's Programs | $1,518,144 | 31.6% | 123 | $12,343 |
| Total | $4,803,179 | 100.0% | 362 | $13,268 |
2023-24 Revenues & Expenses
Source: OPE EADA Disclosure · Revenue and expense figures by team gender
Total Revenue
$21.9M
Total Expenses
$21.9M
Net
Break-even
Men's Exp
$8.7M
39.7% of total
Women's Exp
$3.9M
17.8% of total
M:F Exp Ratio
2.23:1
Men's to women's expenses
Revenue by Program Gender
Expenses by Program Gender
| Category | Revenue | Rev % | Expenses | Exp % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Programs | $8,715,977 | 39.7% | $8,715,977 | 39.7% |
| Women's Programs | $3,900,631 | 17.8% | $3,900,631 | 17.8% |
| Unallocated / Admin | $9,323,271 | 42.5% | $9,323,271 | 42.5% |
| Total | $21,939,879 | 100.0% | $21,939,879 | 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
$169K
Per head coaching position
Avg Women's HC Salary
$75K
Per head coaching position
Salary Gap
$94K
Men earn more
M:F HC Salary Ratio
2.26:1
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. Norfolk 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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