Central Michigan University (CMU) Golf Finances FY2025

Central Michigan University (CMU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Central Michigan University (CMU)'s Golf program reported $266K in revenue and $806K in expenses, for a net deficit of $540K. The largest revenue source was In-Kind at $159K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Central Michigan University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (27th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Central Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$265,907

Total Expenses

$805,918

Net

-$540,011

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
In-Kind	$159,191
Other Operating Revenue	$55,673
Contributions	$43,374
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales	$3,290
Direct Institutional Support	$2,379
Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party	$2,000

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$187,640
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$184,119
Other Operating Expenses	$179,044
Team Travel	$119,541
Game Expenses	$51,250
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$42,868
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$29,357
Recruiting	$8,717
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$2,552
Facilities Maintenance and Operations	$830

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$187,640

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$184,119

Other Operating Expenses

$179,044

Team Travel

$119,541

Game Expenses

$51,250

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$42,868

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$29,357

Recruiting

$8,717

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$2,552

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

$830

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$265,907	$805,918	-$540K
FY2024	$123,249	$714,034	-$591K
FY2023	$207,758	$979,081	-$771K
FY2022	$179,826	$716,452	-$537K

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$265,907

$805,918

-$540K

FY2024

$123,249

$714,034

-$591K

FY2023

$207,758

$979,081

-$771K

FY2022

$179,826

$716,452

-$537K

Central Michigan University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $266K in revenue in FY2025, with In-Kind contributions accounting for the majority at $159K, while expenses of $806K — led by Athletic Student Aid at $188K — produced a $540K deficit. At $806K in total spending, the program ranks 69th out of 76 FBS programs by expenses and 28th among the 35 Group of Five schools, operating at less than half the FBS average of $2.0M. Expenses have fluctuated notably over recent years, swinging from $979K in FY2023 down to $714K in FY2024 before rising again to $806K in F

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Central Michigan University spend on Golf?

Central Michigan University Golf reported $805,918 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $187,640.

How does Central Michigan University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Central Michigan University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (27th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.

How is Central Michigan University Golf funded?

Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Central Michigan University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.