In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $17.4M in revenue and $10.6M in expenses, for a net surplus of $6.9M. The program generated $17.4M in total revenue, led by NCAA Distributions at $6.0M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Iowa State University ranks 39th overall in total expenses (38th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $6,023,304 |
| Ticket Sales | $5,452,184 |
| Media Rights | $4,659,505 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $735,474 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $300,076 |
| Contributions | $164,844 |
| In-Kind | $50,000 |
| Guarantees | $46,975 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $17,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,472,698 |
| Team Travel | $1,109,560 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $806,498 |
| Guarantees | $653,185 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $504,981 |
| Game Expenses | $455,295 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $281,130 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $244,105 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $236,516 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $210,052 |
| Recruiting | $209,061 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $158,927 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $129,475 |
| Memberships and Dues | $47,104 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $44,520 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $8,005 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $7,023 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17,449,362 | $10,578,135 | +$6.9M |
| FY2024 | $16,903,036 | $10,483,604 | +$6.4M |
| FY2023 | $14,678,124 | $8,366,637 | +$6.3M |
| FY2022 | $14,463,269 | $7,482,710 | +$7.0M |
| FY2021 | $9,082,097 | $6,146,384 | +$2.9M |
| FY2020 | $11,624,983 | $7,584,087 | +$4.0M |
The men's basketball program generated $17.4M in revenue against $10.6M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $6.9M surplus, with NCAA Distributions representing the largest revenue source at $6.0M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for $5.5M — more than half of total program expenses. Spending has grown significantly over the past five years, rising from $6.1M in FY2021 to $10.6M in FY2025, reflecting increased investment in the program as it ranks 38th among 41 Power Four programs in expenses.
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