How much revenue does the NCAA generate annually?

Revenue for the college sports governing body was $519 million in the 12 months ending Aug. 31, according to audited financial statements. That’s a 54% drop from the $1.1 billion that the NCAA brought in the prior year.

How much revenue do college athletes generate?

A new study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that less than 7% of the revenue generated by National Collegiate Athletic Association —more than $8 billion annually—finds its way to football and men’s basketball players through scholarships and living stipends.

How many college athletic departments are profitable?

But that still doesn’t mean all these institutions are making money from athletics. According to the NCAA, among the 65 autonomy schools in Division I, only 25 recorded a positive net generated revenue in 2019.

What NCAA sports make money?

Traditionally, football and basketball are the biggest earners. Even so, in 2019, just 68 of 351 Division I men’s basketball programs generated more revenue than expenses. And in 2016, the most recent year the NCAA published figures for football, 73 of 252 Division I teams earned more than they spent.

How are athletic Expenses reported on the NCAA financial report?

Explanation: Total athletic operating expenses reported on the NCAA financial report form (line 40) divided by the total number of athletes on a headcount basis. All athletic spending data represent spending on intercollegiate athletics only; intramural and club sports are not included on institution’s NCAA financial reports.

Who is excluded from NCAA growth rate calculations?

Institutions that reported $0 or missing (“-“) data to the NCAA are excluded from growth rate calculations for individual institutions, conferences, and subdivisions. They are also eliminated from peer-group growth calculations in the Custom Reporting feature.

Where can I find college athletics financial data?

Data from 2016-2019 was collected by Jodi Upton, Knight Chair in Data and Explanatory Journalism, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University and USA TODAY.

How are Athletic Conference groupings determined for college football?

Subdivision and athletic conference grouping are determined by their football affiliation. If an institution is not yet an FBS member for football but is affiliated with a FBS conference in other sports, that institution’s data would not be calculated with the FBS football conference until its football team is affiliated.