Millersville University of Pennsylvania men's basketball teams report $572,120 in spending for 2024
In 2024, Millersville University of Pennsylvania dedicated $572,120 to its men's basketball program, falling short of the state average expenditure of $930,375 by $358,255, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This amount accounted for 9.4% of the university’s overall sports team expenditures during the same year.
Since 2010, Millersville University of Pennsylvania has seen a 13.7% increase in its total sports-related expenses.
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