Iowa State University (ISU) Football Financial Data
NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2017–FY2025
In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Football program reported $53.1M in revenue and $33.3M in expenses, for a net surplus of $19.9M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
FY2025 Overview
Total Revenue
$53,144,404
Total Expenses
$33,289,781
Net
+$19,854,623
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Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue
$13,619,759
Contributions
$3,754,588
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales
$2,327,858
Football Bowl Revenues
$2,093,840
In-Kind
$168,950
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships
$32,000
FY2025 Expense Breakdown
Category
Amount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities
$10,150,501
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities
$4,359,934
Athletic Student Aid
$3,348,674
Game Expenses
$2,680,526
Team Travel
$2,426,210
Football Bowl Expenses
$2,080,264
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)
$1,872,877
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies
$1,592,334
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses
$1,472,500
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses
$1,174,505
Recruiting
$648,902
Guarantees
$550,000
Other Operating Expenses
$544,467
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion
$205,897
Memberships and Dues
$140,567
Medical Expenses and Insurance
$41,623
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.