Demand percentage describe the ten functional classifications of educational and general expenses, as a percentage of total operating revenues.  Trends in the ten categories indicate whether they are consuming more or less of an institution’s revenue stream.

The particular percentage can also be valuable for inter-institutional comparisons, to determine where an organization places its emphasis. The formula’s numerator is the specific functional expense category, as defined in the notes to the financial statements.  The denominator is total operating revenues, reported on the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position.  

2024 Demand Percentage
2024
Instruction 23.46%
Research 0.28%
Public Service 0.00%
Academic Support 6.43%
Student Services 7.37%
Institutional Support 11.87%
Student Aid 8.18%
Auxiliary Enterprises Expenditures 2.67%
Service Units (Other) 7.64%
2023 Demand Percentage
2023
Instruction 26.41%
Research 0.29%
Public Service 0.00%
Academic Support 6.71%
Student Services 7.25%
Institutional Support 12.50%
Student Aid 7.91%
Auxiliary Enterprises Expenditures 2.62%
Service Units (Other) 7.23%
2022 Demand Percentage
2022
Instruction 27.37%
Research 0.21%
Public Service 0.00%
Academic Support 7.56%
Student Services 6.65%
Institutional Support 8.62%
Student Aid 14.79%
Auxiliary Enterprises Expenditures 2.50%
Service Units (Other) 10.92%
2021 Demand Percentage
2021
Instruction 27.98%
Research 0.31%
Public Service 0.00%
Academic Support 7.18%
Student Services 9.10%
Institutional Support 13.22%
Student Aid 0.74%
Auxiliary Enterprises Expenditures 3.56%
Service Units (Other) 22.12%