Iowa State University (ISU) Soccer Finances FY2025

Iowa State University (ISU) Soccer Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Soccer program reported $157K in revenue and $2.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.8M. The largest revenue source was Other Operating Revenue at $148K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Iowa State University ranks 56th overall in total expenses (39th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$157,095

Total Expenses

$1,958,095

Net

-$1,801,000

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Other Operating Revenue	$148,455
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales	$7,140
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships	$1,500

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$664,450
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$374,443
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$223,475
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$179,837
Team Travel	$162,373
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$90,619
Facilities Maintenance and Operations	$76,775
Game Expenses	$59,434
Recruiting	$58,749
Other Operating Expenses	$21,734
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$17,208
Memberships and Dues	$16,833
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$5,933
Guarantees	$3,500
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion	$2,732

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$664,450

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$374,443

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$223,475

Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$179,837

Team Travel

$162,373

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$90,619

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

$76,775

Game Expenses

$59,434

Recruiting

$58,749

Other Operating Expenses

$21,734

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$17,208

Memberships and Dues

$16,833

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$5,933

Guarantees

$3,500

Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion

$2,732

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$157,095	$1,958,095	-$1.8M
FY2024	$218,726	$3,063,714	-$2.8M
FY2023	$320,491	$2,314,343	-$2.0M
FY2022	$417,707	$1,727,165	-$1.3M
FY2021	$397,936	$1,265,587	-$868K
FY2020	$361,700	$1,310,567	-$949K

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$157,095

$1,958,095

-$1.8M

FY2024

$218,726

$3,063,714

-$2.8M

FY2023

$320,491

$2,314,343

-$2.0M

FY2022

$417,707

$1,727,165

-$1.3M

FY2021

$397,936

$1,265,587

-$868K

FY2020

$361,700

$1,310,567

-$949K

Iowa State University Soccer — Financial Context

The Cyclones' soccer program generated just $157K in revenue in FY2025, nearly all of it from other operating sources, against $2.0M in expenses — producing a $1.8M deficit that is typical for a non-revenue sport. Athletic student aid was the program's single largest cost at $664K, representing roughly a third of total expenditures. At $2.0M in expenses, Iowa State ranks 56th among 78 FBS programs and 38th among 41 Power Four schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.9M, though expenses have fluctuated notably over the past six years, peaking at $3.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iowa State University spend on Soccer?

Iowa State University Soccer reported $1,958,095 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $664,450.

How does Iowa State University Soccer spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Iowa State University ranks 56th overall in total expenses (39th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M.

How is Iowa State University Soccer funded?

Like most Power Four Soccer programs, Iowa State University funds Soccer primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.