Iowa State University (ISU) Tennis Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Tennis program reported $23K in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.3M. Like most Power Four Tennis programs, Iowa State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Iowa State University ranks 40th overall in total expenses (35th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$23,340
Total Expenses
$1,338,097
Net
-$1,314,757

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$14,340
In-Kind$7,500
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$1,500

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$385,224
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$324,914
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$172,593
Team Travel$132,558
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$84,768
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$70,616
Game Expenses$46,124
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$44,452
Recruiting$35,221
Medical Expenses and Insurance$24,053
Other Operating Expenses$7,030
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$6,566
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,224
Memberships and Dues$1,200
Guarantees$554
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 YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$23,340$1,338,097-$1.3M
FY2024$32,053$2,609,281-$2.6M
FY2023$18,633$1,248,627-$1.2M
FY2022$21,298$1,034,215-$1.0M
FY2021$58,799$815,725-$757K
FY2020$43,240$892,869-$850K

Iowa State University Tennis — Financial Context

The Big 12 tennis program generated just $23K in FY2025 revenue against $1.3M in expenses, producing a deficit of roughly $1.3M that the broader athletic department must subsidize. Athletic Student Aid represented the largest single expense at $385K, while nearly all revenue — $14K — came from Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue, underscoring how dependent the program is on football's financial success. After a notable spike to $2.6M in expenses in FY2024, spending returned closer to recent norms in FY2025, landing below the FBS average of $1.8M and ranking 34th among the 41 Power Four programs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iowa State University spend on Tennis?
Iowa State University Tennis reported $1,338,097 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $385,224.
How does Iowa State University Tennis spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Iowa State University ranks 40th overall in total expenses (35th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M.
How is Iowa State University Tennis funded?
Like most Power Four Tennis programs, Iowa State University funds Tennis primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.