In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Softball program reported $360K in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.7M. The largest revenue source was Other Operating Revenue at $321K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Iowa State University ranks 35th overall in total expenses (35th of 38 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $321,492 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $25,782 |
| In-Kind | $7,500 |
| Contributions | $4,000 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,500 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $490,104 |
| Team Travel | $435,735 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $413,554 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $209,343 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $150,298 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $125,730 |
| Game Expenses | $70,512 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $61,457 |
| Recruiting | $59,612 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $23,518 |
| Memberships and Dues | $11,925 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $8,271 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $3,301 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,138 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $360,274 | $2,064,498 | -$1.7M |
| FY2024 | $231,183 | $1,939,149 | -$1.7M |
| FY2023 | $357,565 | $1,913,611 | -$1.6M |
| FY2022 | $305,556 | $1,952,317 | -$1.6M |
| FY2021 | $358,077 | $1,358,924 | -$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $321,134 | $1,422,334 | -$1.1M |
The Iowa State softball program generated $360K in FY2025 revenue, with $321K of that coming from Other Operating Revenue, while expenses reached $2.1M — resulting in a $1.7M deficit. At $2.1M in total spending, the Cyclones rank 35th out of 70 FBS programs by expenses and 34th among 37 Power Four schools, sitting just below the FBS average of $2.3M. Program expenses have climbed notably in recent years, rising from $1.4M in both FY2020 and FY2021 to their current level, with Athletic Student Aid representing the largest single expense category at $490
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