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Boston University Athletic Information

$44,035,109 Total Revenue
$44,035,109 Total Expenses
19 Varsity Teams

On this page, we take a look at the Boston University sports programs, student athletes should take a look at the information presented here on the sports team they are interested in as well as the general athletics program. Boston U plays at the level of NCAA Division I without football and is a member of Patriot League.

The Boston University Athletics Program

Boston University Student Athlete Aid

There are 725 student athletes participate in varsity sports at the school, 306 of whom are male and 419 are women. Student athletes can receive financial aid at Boston U and the average award is approximately $27,954 per athlete. Divided by gender, men’s athletic aid totaled $7,660,009 and women’s totaled $12,606,968.

Boston University Athletic Coaches

At 21 head coaches at Boston U, 9 of whom head up men’s teams and 12 of whom coach women’s teams. On average, the men’s team head coaches earn about $256,582 per year while the women’s team head coaches make around $153,264.

In addition, there are 65 assistant coaches at Boston U, 29 supporting men’s teams and 36 supporting women’s teams. These assistants earn about $95,748 per year on the men’s side and $63,357 on the women’s side.

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Boston U Sports Revenue & Expenses

As reported to the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics survey, Boston U generated $44,035,109 in total athletics revenue and $44,035,109 in total expenses.

The net profit or loss can vary quite a bit from one sport to the next. Football and basketball typically carry the financial load for the department. Here’s a comparison of the net profit or loss for each of the men’s sports offered at Boston U.

Likewise, the figures for women’s athletics can vary quite a bit by sport.

A Note About Boston U Program Rankings

Along with the other data we present for each sport below, we also include Boston U the sport’s ranking on our Best Schools for a Sport lists. In order to place in College Factual’s sports rankings, you have to have more than a good sports team — you need to offer a quality education as well.

Athletic Teams at Boston University

Boston U Men’s Basketball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
15 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 15 athletes on the Boston U men’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Joe Jones. Men’s basketball competes in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994 and a Graduation Success Rate of 93%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U men’s basketball program generated $3,210,362 in revenue and paid out $3,210,362 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

Boston U Women’s Basketball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
16 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 16 members of the Boston U women’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Melissa Graves. Women’s basketball is part of Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Boston U women’s basketball program made $2,440,732 in revenue and paid out $2,440,732 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

Boston U Women’s Field Hockey

$0 Net Profit/Loss
29 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 29 players on the Boston U women’s field hockey team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Sally Starr. Women’s field hockey competes in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Boston U women’s field hockey program generated $1,768,564 in revenue and spent $1,768,564 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

Boston U Women’s Golf

$0 Net Profit/Loss
7 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 7 players on the Boston U women’s golf team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Bruce Chalas. Women’s golf competes in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U women’s golf program generated $665,431 in revenue and paid out $665,431 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

Boston U Men’s Ice Hockey

$0 Net Profit/Loss
27 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 27 athletes on the Boston U men’s ice hockey team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Jay Pandolfo. Men’s ice hockey plays in Division I as a member of Hockey East Association (Men). The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 983 and a Graduation Success Rate of 69%.

Financially, the Boston U men’s ice hockey program made $4,783,844 in revenue and spent $4,783,844 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

Boston U Women’s Ice Hockey

$0 Net Profit/Loss
25 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 25 players on the Boston U women’s ice hockey team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Tara Watchorn. Women’s ice hockey competes in Division I as a member of Hockey East Association (Women). The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Boston U women’s ice hockey program made $3,129,677 in revenue and spent $3,129,677 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

Boston U Men’s Lacrosse

$0 Net Profit/Loss
58 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 58 members of the Boston U men’s lacrosse team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Ryan Polley. Men’s lacrosse is part of Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992 and a Graduation Success Rate of 95%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U men’s lacrosse program brought in $2,215,909 in revenue and spent $2,215,909 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

Boston U Women’s Lacrosse

$0 Net Profit/Loss
30 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 30 members of the Boston U women’s lacrosse team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Lauren Morton. Women’s lacrosse is part of Division I as a member of Patriot League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 97%.

Financially, the Boston U women’s lacrosse program made $1,726,940 in revenue and spent $1,726,940 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

Boston U Men’s Rowing

$0 Net Profit/Loss
44 Team Members

The team has 44 athletes on the Boston U men’s rowing team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Tom Bohrer. Men’s rowing competes in Division I as a member of Independent.

On the money side of things, the Boston U men’s rowing program brought in $2,405,293 in revenue and paid out $2,405,293 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

Boston U Women’s Rowing

$0 Net Profit/Loss
85 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 85 athletes on the Boston U women’s rowing team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Malcolm Doldron. Women’s rowing plays in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U women’s rowing program generated $2,789,791 in revenue and paid out $2,789,791 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

Boston U Men’s Soccer

$0 Net Profit/Loss
28 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 28 members of the Boston U men’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Kevin Nylen. Men’s soccer plays in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 983 and a Graduation Success Rate of 94%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U men’s soccer program made $1,536,870 in revenue and spent $1,536,870 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

Boston U Women’s Soccer

$0 Net Profit/Loss
32 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 32 players on the Boston U women’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Megan Burke. Women’s soccer plays in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U women’s soccer program made $2,338,372 in revenue and paid out $2,338,372 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

Boston U Women’s Softball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
20 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 20 members of the Boston U women’s softball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Ashley Waters. Women’s softball competes in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 996 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

Financially, the Boston U women’s softball program made $1,929,924 in revenue and spent $1,929,924 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

Boston U Men’s Swimming & Diving

$0 Net Profit/Loss
31 Team Members

The team has 31 members of the Boston U men’s swimming & diving team, led by 1 head coach and 6 assistant coaches.

On the money side of things, the Boston U men’s swimming & diving program made $421,168 in revenue and spent $421,168 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

Boston U Women’s Swimming & Diving

$0 Net Profit/Loss
29 Team Members

The roster lists 29 players on the Boston U women’s swimming & diving team, led by 1 head coach and 6 assistant coaches.

Financially, the Boston U women’s swimming & diving program generated $421,170 in revenue and paid out $421,170 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

Boston U Men’s Tennis

$0 Net Profit/Loss
8 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 8 players on the Boston U men’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. Leading the team is Matthew Tansil. Men’s tennis plays in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U men’s tennis program made $133,484 in revenue and paid out $133,484 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

Boston U Women’s Tennis

$0 Net Profit/Loss
11 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 11 athletes on the Boston U women’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Lesley Sheehan. Women’s tennis competes in Division I as a member of Patriot League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Boston U women’s tennis program made $1,028,398 in revenue and spent $1,028,398 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

Boston U Men’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$0 Net Profit/Loss
95 Team Members

There are 95 players on the Boston U men’s track & field & cross country team, led by 2 head coaches and 7 assistant coaches.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U men’s track & field & cross country program made $2,018,423 in revenue and paid out $2,018,423 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

Boston U Women’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$0 Net Profit/Loss
135 Team Members

The team has 135 members of the Boston U women’s track & field & cross country team, led by 2 head coaches and 7 assistant coaches.

When it comes to the budget, the Boston U women’s track & field & cross country program generated $2,018,423 in revenue and spent $2,018,423 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

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Note that if we don’t have data on a particular sport, it won’t be listed in the section above.

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