Iowa State University (ISU) Golf Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Golf program reported $60K in revenue and $2.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.4M. Like most Power Four Golf programs, Iowa State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Iowa State University ranks 21st overall in total expenses (20th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$60,262
Total Expenses
$2,493,085
Net
-$2,432,823

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$21,466
In-Kind$18,994
NCAA Distributions$16,802
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$3,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$655,062
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$536,198
Athletic Student Aid$503,683
Team Travel$282,395
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$122,165
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$114,538
Memberships and Dues$68,705
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$55,462
Other Operating Expenses$38,321
Medical Expenses and Insurance$34,341
Recruiting$33,066
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$33,055
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$13,382
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,712
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$60,262$2,493,085-$2.4M
FY2024$46,688$2,488,585-$2.4M
FY2023$39,429$2,415,330-$2.4M
FY2022$148,270$2,457,503-$2.3M
FY2021$97,922$2,049,786-$2.0M
FY2020$150,012$2,188,014-$2.0M

Iowa State University Golf — Financial Context

Iowa State's golf program generated just $60K in revenue against $2.5M in expenses in FY2025, resulting in a $2.4M deficit with the largest revenue source being Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue at $21K — underscoring how heavily the program relies on football-driven subsidies to operate. At $2.5M in total expenses, the Cyclones rank 21st among 76 FBS programs and 20th among 41 Power Four schools, spending meaningfully above the FBS average of $2.0M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $655K, and expenses have remained remark

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iowa State University spend on Golf?
Iowa State University Golf reported $2,493,085 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $655,062.
How does Iowa State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Iowa State University ranks 21st overall in total expenses (20th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Iowa State University Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, Iowa State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.