Athletics money
Biggest athletic departments
Total athletics expenses reported for the year — every team, plus what is not allocated to a team.
$21,873,579
#1 · Pennsylvania Western University, California
Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · California, PA
$8,034,826
Median
of 297 schools, Division II
2.7×
Top vs median
how far the leader sits above the middle
$18,174,515
10th place
the cut for a top-ten list
Top 15
Every school, Division II
#1 · Pennsylvania Western University, Californiaevery school
The spread across 297 schools; the median is $8,034,826.
How it is measured
Grand total expenses, the most recent reporting year. Public and private schools report the same figures; the numbers are self-reported and definitions of what counts as athletics vary a little.
Related
The full list · top 100
| # | School | Athletics expenses | Revenue | Athletes | Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania Western University, California Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · California, PA | $21,873,579 | $24M | 1,114 | 18 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Clarion, PA | $21,873,579 | $24M | 1,114 | 18 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Edinboro, PA | $21,873,579 | $24M | 1,114 | 18 | |
| 4 | Edward Waters University Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. · Jacksonville, FL | $21,820,282 | $22M | 318 | 10 | |
| 5 | Grand Valley State University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Allendale, MI | $21,573,246 | $22M | 681 | 18 | |
| 6 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Bloomsburg, PA | $19,472,148 | $20M | 1,364 | 20 | |
| 7 | Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Lock Haven, PA | $19,472,148 | $20M | 1,364 | 20 | |
| 8 | Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Mansfield, PA | $19,472,148 | $20M | 1,364 | 20 | |
| 9 | Minnesota State University, Mankato Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference · Mankato, MN | $19,176,106 | $19M | 635 | 16 | |
| 10 | Bentley University Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · Waltham, MA | $18,174,515 | $20M | 597 | 20 | |
| 11 | University of Tampa Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Tampa, FL | $18,118,592 | $19M | 553 | 18 | |
| 12 | McKendree University Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Lebanon, IL | $17,751,156 | $18M | 1,055 | 25 | |
| 13 | University of Indianapolis Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Indianapolis, IN | $16,769,268 | $17M | 667 | 19 | |
| 14 | Eastern New Mexico University Division II · Lone Star Conference · Portales, NM | $16,452,732 | $16M | 268 | 10 | |
| 15 | Colorado Mesa University Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference · Grand Junction, CO | $16,362,304 | $16M | 831 | 21 | |
| 16 | Augustana University (South Dakota) Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference · Sioux Falls, SD | $16,340,602 | $16M | 566 | 17 | |
| 17 | Wingate University Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Wingate, NC | $16,171,927 | $17M | 808 | 21 | |
| 18 | Northern Michigan University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Marquette, MI | $16,164,853 | $16M | 483 | 15 | |
| 19 | Wayne State University (Michigan) Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Detroit, MI | $16,085,437 | $16M | 394 | 14 | |
| 20 | Dallas Baptist University Division II · Lone Star Conference · Dallas, TX | $15,636,722 | $17M | 306 | 11 | |
| 21 | University of Minnesota Duluth Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference · Duluth, MN | $15,316,934 | $15M | 394 | 12 | |
| 22 | Northwest Missouri State University Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Maryville, MO | $15,199,221 | $15M | 426 | 12 | |
| 23 | Colorado School of Mines Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference · Golden, CO | $15,016,395 | $15M | 524 | 16 | |
| 24 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Florida) Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Daytona Beach, FL | $14,922,628 | $15M | 529 | 17 | |
| 25 | Davenport University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Grand Rapids, MI | $14,716,733 | $15M | 697 | 20 | |
| 26 | University of Central Missouri Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Warrensburg, MO | $14,527,254 | $15M | 498 | 12 | |
| 27 | Nova Southeastern University Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $14,074,627 | $14M | 304 | 15 | |
| 28 | Ferris State University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Big Rapids, MI | $13,852,956 | $14M | 388 | 13 | |
| 29 | University of Findlay Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference · Findlay, OH | $13,764,356 | $15M | 444 | 18 | |
| 30 | American International College Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · Springfield, MA | $13,513,807 | $14M | 604 | 18 | |
| 31 | Rollins College Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Winter Park, FL | $13,178,185 | $13M | 496 | 17 | |
| 32 | Ashland University Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference · Ashland, OH | $12,934,195 | $13M | 742 | 18 | |
| 33 | Michigan Technological University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Houghton, MI | $12,897,590 | $13M | 367 | 12 | |
| 34 | Lenoir-Rhyne University Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Hickory, NC | $12,868,606 | $13M | 705 | 18 | |
| 35 | Lander University Division II · Peach Belt Conference · Greenwood, SC | $12,843,071 | $13M | 617 | 17 | |
| 36 | Newberry College Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Newberry, SC | $12,816,123 | $13M | 838 | 19 | |
| 37 | Florida Southern College Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Lakeland, FL | $12,809,280 | $13M | 495 | 18 | |
| 38 | California State University, East Bay Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Hayward, CA | $12,566,054 | $13M | 254 | 12 | |
| 39 | Quincy University Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Quincy, IL | $12,528,937 | $13M | 743 | 21 | |
| 40 | Colorado State University Pueblo Division II · Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference · Pueblo, CO | $12,518,820 | $13M | 455 | 16 | |
| 41 | Gannon University Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Erie, PA | $12,424,951 | $13M | 651 | 20 | |
| 42 | Carson-Newman University Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Jefferson City, TN | $12,393,475 | $13M | 532 | 19 | |
| 43 | Pittsburg State University Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Pittsburg, KS | $12,374,589 | $12M | 307 | 10 | |
| 44 | West Texas A&M University Division II · Lone Star Conference · Canyon, TX | $12,359,282 | $12M | 432 | 12 | |
| 45 | California State University, San Bernardino Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association · San Bernardino, CA | $12,287,128 | $12M | 222 | 10 | |
| 46 | North Greenville University Division II · Conference Carolinas · Tigerville, SC | $12,198,050 | $12M | 557 | 19 | |
| 47 | St. Cloud State University Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference · St. Cloud, MN | $12,014,234 | $12M | 382 | 14 | |
| 48 | Emmanuel University (Georgia) Division II · Conference Carolinas · Franklin Springs, GA | $11,963,934 | $12M | 683 | 23 | |
| 49 | Florida Institute of Technology Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Melbourne, FL | $11,949,011 | $12M | 358 | 13 | |
| 50 | Saginaw Valley State University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · University Center, MI | $11,791,933 | $12M | 532 | 16 | |
| 51 | Emporia State University Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Emporia, KS | $11,783,777 | $13M | 516 | 11 | |
| 52 | Washburn University Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Topeka, KS | $11,756,885 | $12M | 424 | 13 | |
| 53 | Lewis University Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Romeoville, IL | $11,641,272 | $12M | 498 | 18 | |
| 54 | Flagler College Division II · Peach Belt Conference · St. Augustine, FL | $11,624,073 | $12M | 392 | 15 | |
| 55 | Anderson University (South Carolina) Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Anderson, SC | $11,604,317 | $12M | 494 | 16 | |
| 56 | Tiffin University Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference · Tiffin, OH | $11,585,502 | $12M | 999 | 18 | |
| 57 | Roosevelt University Division II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Chicago, IL | $11,506,120 | $12M | 397 | 14 | |
| 58 | Lynn University Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Boca Raton, FL | $11,496,052 | $11M | 407 | 17 | |
| 59 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · East Stroudsburg, PA | $11,446,791 | $14M | 640 | 17 | |
| 60 | Catawba College Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Salisbury, NC | $11,441,098 | $12M | 652 | 20 | |
| 61 | Biola University Division II · Pacific West Conference · La Mirada, CA | $11,437,654 | $12M | 370 | 16 | |
| 62 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Shippensburg, PA | $11,343,880 | $12M | 480 | 16 | |
| 63 | Concordia University Irvine Division II · Pacific West Conference · Irvine, CA | $11,050,237 | $11M | 548 | 19 | |
| 64 | Harding University Division II · Great American Conference · Searcy, AR | $11,029,495 | $11M | 445 | 14 | |
| 65 | Lincoln Memorial University Division II · South Atlantic Conference · Harrogate, TN | $10,912,200 | $11M | 443 | 19 | |
| 66 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · St. Louis, MO | $10,877,638 | $12M | 497 | 20 | |
| 67 | Northwood University Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference · Midland, MI | $10,825,886 | $11M | 520 | 16 | |
| 68 | Belmont Abbey College Division II · Conference Carolinas · Belmont, NC | $10,824,759 | $11M | 957 | 20 | |
| 69 | University of Central Oklahoma Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Edmond, OK | $10,794,478 | $11M | 433 | 13 | |
| 70 | Bemidji State University Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference · Bemidji, MN | $10,759,971 | $11M | 400 | 13 | |
| 71 | Saint Anselm College Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · Manchester, NH | $10,651,327 | $11M | 639 | 18 | |
| 72 | Azusa Pacific University Division II · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf. · Azusa, CA | $10,593,536 | $11M | 326 | 14 | |
| 73 | University of Mount Olive Division II · Conference Carolinas · Mount Olive, NC | $10,558,365 | $11M | 117 | 19 | |
| 74 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Kearney, NE | $10,536,901 | $11M | 446 | 13 | |
| 75 | University of Alaska Anchorage Division II · Great Northwest Athletic Conference · Anchorage, AK | $10,475,703 | $10M | 193 | 9 | |
| 76 | Southern Nazarene University Division II · Great American Conference · Bethany, OK | $10,461,244 | $11M | 585 | 14 | |
| 77 | Assumption University Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · Worcester, MA | $10,428,977 | $11M | 728 | 22 | |
| 78 | Southern Connecticut State University Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · New Haven, CT | $10,324,519 | $10M | 519 | 15 | |
| 79 | University of West Alabama Division II · Gulf South Conference · Livingston, AL | $10,281,896 | $11M | 347 | 12 | |
| 80 | St. Edward's University Division II · Lone Star Conference · Austin, TX | $10,231,291 | $10M | 285 | 9 | |
| 81 | Adelphi University Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · Garden City, NY | $10,216,790 | $10M | 414 | 20 | |
| 82 | Central Washington University Division II · Great Northwest Athletic Conference · Ellensburg, WA | $10,195,809 | $10M | 415 | 9 | |
| 83 | Drury University Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Springfield, MO | $10,053,871 | $10M | 442 | 16 | |
| 84 | Barry University Division II · Sunshine State Conference · Miami Shores, FL | $10,013,297 | $10M | 394 | 20 | |
| 85 | Missouri Western State University Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · St. Joseph, MO | $9,962,170 | $10M | 375 | 13 | |
| 86 | University of North Georgia Division II · Peach Belt Conference · Dahlonega, GA | $9,772,134 | $10M | 223 | 11 | |
| 87 | Rockhurst University Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Kansas City, MO | $9,760,998 | $9.8M | 598 | 20 | |
| 88 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · West Chester, PA | $9,740,305 | $11M | 612 | 19 | |
| 89 | Walsh University Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference · North Canton, OH | $9,727,666 | $11M | 667 | 16 | |
| 90 | Ouachita Baptist University Division II · Great American Conference · Arkadelphia, AR | $9,652,564 | $9.8M | 577 | 17 | |
| 91 | Menlo College Division II · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Atherton, CA | $9,614,626 | $9.6M | 329 | 14 | |
| 92 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference · Kutztown, PA | $9,611,506 | $9.8M | 530 | 17 | |
| 93 | Southwest Baptist University Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference · Bolivar, MO | $9,607,116 | $9.6M | 438 | 15 | |
| 94 | Post University Division II · Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference · Waterbury, CT | $9,588,953 | $9.8M | 375 | 15 | |
| 95 | Oklahoma Baptist University Division II · Great American Conference · Shawnee, OK | $9,568,766 | $9.6M | 405 | 10 | |
| 96 | Mississippi Christian University Division II · Gulf South Conference · Clinton, MS | $9,561,302 | $9.6M | 411 | 16 | |
| 97 | Franklin Pierce University Division II · Northeast 10 Conference · Rindge, NH | $9,530,196 | $9.5M | 583 | 20 | |
| 98 | University of Charleston (West Virginia) Division II · Mountain East Conference · Charleston, WV | $9,494,786 | $10M | 578 | 16 | |
| 99 | Missouri Southern State University Division II · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association · Joplin, MO | $9,467,843 | $9.6M | 413 | 11 | |
| 100 | The University of Texas Permian Basin Division II · Lone Star Conference · Odessa, TX | $9,464,922 | $9.5M | 372 | 14 |
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