ACC ranks third among Power Conferences in revenue as Big Ten, SEC remain atop

The ACC reported $711.4 million in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year, marking the third-highest total among the Power Four conferences.

On average, the league distributed roughly $45 million to each full member institution a figure that still trails behind its top-tier competitors.

The SEC distributed $52.6 million per school, while the Big Ten led the way by sending as much as $63.2 million to each of its 12 longest-standing members, according to data released this week.Though the ACCs overall revenue remained nearly flat compared to 2023 when it brought in $706.7 million its legal costs rose significantly due to ongoing disputes and litigation.

The conference reported $12.3 million in outside legal expenses this fiscal year, up from $7.2 million a year ago.

Much of that spike was driven by membership-related legal battles with Florida State and Clemson, as well as the conferences involvement in the broader House v.

NCAA antitrust case.The heightened legal activity has fueled speculation around the ACCs long-term stability.

Both Clemson and Florida State have filed lawsuits challenging the leagues Grant of Rights, threatening the cohesion of a conference thats already under financial pressure to keep pace with the SEC and Big Ten.Looking ahead, however, theres optimism for growth.

The additions of Stanford, Cal, and SMU which become full members in the 2025 fiscal year are expected to boost the ACCs revenue.

It will also be the first year the conference introduces performance-based revenue incentives, rewarding schools for postseason success in football and both mens and womens basketball.ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips addressed the state of the league and the broader college landscape, urging for a cooling-off period after several years of constant change.Dabo Swinney still sees a bright NFL future ahead of former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence https://t.co/D0nloJicFspic.twitter.com/hUHkm1uM1u Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) May 18, 2025I just think youve got to settle down, Phillips told reporters.

I think college athletics needs to settle down, not just the ACC.

I think weve positioned ourselves for that.

The chaos and constant wondering of whats happening here or there, that distracts from the business at hand.

I feel good about where were at, and while I do take things one day at a time, I think theres a period of time where lets settle in and get things done.Here's how the major conferences stacked up in per-school revenue distribution for the 2024 fiscal year:Big Ten: $63.2 million to its longest-standing 12 membersSEC: $52.6 million per schoolACC: Between $43.1 and $46.4 million per full member (excluding Notre Dame, which received $20.7 million)Big 12: Between $37.8 million and $42.1 million per schoolAs conference realignment, lawsuits, and revenue gaps continue to shape the landscape, the ACC finds itself at a crossroads working to maintain stability while trying to position itself for a stronger financial future.Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: ACC has a strong year landing at 3rd in revenue behind Big Ten, SEC.

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