In fiscal year 2025, Central Michigan University (CMU)'s Track and Field program reported $60K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Central Michigan University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Central Michigan University ranks 72nd overall in total expenses (30th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Central Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $25,469 |
| NCAA Distributions | $9,774 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $9,600 |
| Ticket Sales | $7,068 |
| Contributions | $6,015 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $1,550 |
| In-Kind | $225 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $141 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $409,014 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $360,421 |
| Team Travel | $176,748 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $100,014 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $30,494 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $26,069 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $19,113 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $17,311 |
| Recruiting | $15,790 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $8,881 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $5,995 |
| Game Expenses | $3,908 |
| Memberships and Dues | $2,060 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $235 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $9 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $59,842 | $1,176,062 | -$1.1M |
| FY2024 | $24,199 | $1,804,386 | -$1.8M |
| FY2023 | $79,691 | $1,206,132 | -$1.1M |
| FY2022 | $98,399 | $1,124,003 | -$1.0M |
Central Michigan's track and field program generated just $60K in revenue in FY2025 against $1.2M in expenses, resulting in a $1.1M deficit that is almost entirely subsidized by the athletic department. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest cost at $409K, accounting for roughly a third of total expenses. At $1.2M in total spending, the Chippewas rank 72nd out of 77 FBS programs by expenses — well below the FBS average of $3.9M — and reflect a notable pullback from the program's $1.8M expense peak in FY2024.
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