Iowa State University (ISU) Swimming and Diving Finances FY2025

Iowa State University (ISU) Swimming and Diving Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $271K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.4M. The largest revenue source was Other Operating Revenue at $183K. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Iowa State University ranks 35th overall in total expenses (31st of 33 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$270,972

Total Expenses

$1,673,118

Net

-$1,402,146

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Other Operating Revenue	$182,722
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue	$86,750
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships	$1,500

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$591,077
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$369,936
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$238,594
Team Travel	$222,049
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$76,855
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$55,222
Recruiting	$38,760
Other Operating Expenses	$28,544
Facilities Maintenance and Operations	$21,521
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$21,355
Game Expenses	$5,611
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$2,003
Memberships and Dues	$1,591

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$591,077

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

$369,936

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$238,594

Team Travel

$222,049

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

$76,855

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$55,222

Recruiting

$38,760

Other Operating Expenses

$28,544

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

$21,521

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$21,355

Game Expenses

$5,611

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$2,003

Memberships and Dues

$1,591

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	$270,972	$1,673,118	-$1.4M
FY2024	$284,498	$1,648,527	-$1.4M
FY2023	$415,024	$1,515,042	-$1.1M
FY2022	$37,505	$1,303,322	-$1.3M
FY2021	$356,311	$1,015,712	-$659K
FY2020	$385,340	$1,205,966	-$821K

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$270,972

$1,673,118

-$1.4M

FY2024

$284,498

$1,648,527

-$1.4M

FY2023

$415,024

$1,515,042

-$1.1M

FY2022

$37,505

$1,303,322

-$1.3M

FY2021

$356,311

$1,015,712

-$659K

FY2020

$385,340

$1,205,966

-$821K

Iowa State University Swimming and Diving — Financial Context

The Big 12 program generated $271K in revenue in FY2025, with Other Operating Revenue accounting for the majority at $183K, while expenses reached $1.7M — led by Athletic Student Aid at $591K — resulting in a $1.4M deficit. At $1.7M in total expenses, Iowa State ranks 35th among 56 FBS programs and 31st out of 33 Power Four schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.7M. Despite its relatively lean budget, program expenses have grown steadily every year since FY2021, rising from $1.0M to $1.7M over the five-year span.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iowa State University spend on Swimming and Diving?

Iowa State University Swimming and Diving reported $1,673,118 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $591,077.

How does Iowa State University Swimming and Diving spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Iowa State University ranks 35th overall in total expenses (31st of 33 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.

How is Iowa State University Swimming and Diving funded?

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