In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Gymnastics program reported $287K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.4M. The largest revenue source was Other Operating Revenue at $218K. Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Iowa State University ranks 22nd overall in total expenses (21st of 24 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.5M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $217,553 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $27,276 |
| Ticket Sales | $23,025 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $18,038 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,500 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $528,499 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $405,645 |
| Team Travel | $208,883 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $160,688 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $141,490 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $62,407 |
| Game Expenses | $49,460 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $30,602 |
| Recruiting | $28,992 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $23,977 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $21,521 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $14,789 |
| Memberships and Dues | $4,590 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $3,529 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $2,760 |
| Guarantees | $1,801 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $287,392 | $1,689,633 | -$1.4M |
| FY2024 | $223,076 | $1,932,406 | -$1.7M |
| FY2023 | $55,397 | $1,937,505 | -$1.9M |
| FY2022 | $153,997 | $1,557,227 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $58,267 | $1,096,143 | -$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $58,062 | $1,392,869 | -$1.3M |
The Iowa State gymnastics program generated $287K in revenue in FY2025, with $218K coming from other operating revenue, while expenses reached $1.7M — led by $528K in athletic student aid — resulting in a $1.4M deficit. At $1.7M in total expenses, the program ranks 22nd among 34 FBS schools and 21st among 24 Power Four programs offering the sport, spending notably below the FBS average of $2.5M. Expenses have fluctuated over recent years, peaking at $1.9M in both FY2023 and FY2024 before pulling back to $1.7M in
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