Central Michigan University (CMU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Central Michigan University (CMU)'s Football program reported $3.1M in revenue and $11.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $8.5M. Central Michigan University competes in the MAC. Financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$3,072,955
Total Expenses
$11,608,429
Net
-$8,535,474

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Guarantees$1,500,000
Contributions$747,108
Ticket Sales$543,597
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$133,830
In-Kind$102,507
Direct Institutional Support$23,199
Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party$19,899
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$2,815

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,873,902
Athletic Student Aid$2,763,780
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$998,882
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$815,599
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$757,310
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$646,188
Team Travel$548,293
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$519,837
Game Expenses$417,845
Guarantees$375,000
Severance Payments$243,954
Recruiting$242,698
Other Operating Expenses$216,954
Indirect Institutional Support$179,434
Memberships and Dues$4,885
Medical Expenses and Insurance$3,632
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$236
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$3,072,955$11,608,429-$8.5M
FY2024$4,815,964$10,251,409-$5.4M
FY2023$3,960,981$10,996,154-$7.0M
FY2022$5,624,190$11,936,564-$6.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Central Michigan University spend on Football?
Central Michigan University Football reported $11,608,429 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Central Michigan University Football generate?
Central Michigan University Football reported $3,072,955 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Central Michigan University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Central Michigan University Football reported a net deficit of $8.5M.