In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Volleyball program reported $292K in revenue and $5.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.4M. The largest revenue source was Other Operating Revenue at $150K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Iowa State University ranks 3rd overall in total expenses (3rd of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $149,906 |
| Ticket Sales | $89,890 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $38,345 |
| In-Kind | $7,500 |
| Guarantees | $4,500 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,500 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $3,475,506 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $762,089 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $500,007 |
| Team Travel | $336,510 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $174,737 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $144,541 |
| Game Expenses | $105,814 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $75,218 |
| Recruiting | $62,059 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $28,921 |
| Memberships and Dues | $20,568 |
| Guarantees | $17,655 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $10,918 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $7,063 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $4,896 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $291,641 | $5,726,502 | -$5.4M |
| FY2024 | $284,813 | $2,317,806 | -$2.0M |
| FY2023 | $161,612 | $2,275,045 | -$2.1M |
| FY2022 | $211,856 | $1,898,524 | -$1.7M |
| FY2021 | $43,939 | $1,572,700 | -$1.5M |
| FY2020 | $164,620 | $1,980,014 | -$1.8M |
Iowa State's volleyball program operates at a $5.4M deficit, generating just $292K in revenue against $5.7M in expenses in FY2025. Spending more than doubled year-over-year from $2.3M in FY2024, driven primarily by $3.5M in facilities maintenance and operations costs, which propelled the program to 3rd highest expenses among all 76 FBS volleyball programs and 3rd among Power Four schools. That expense total sits nearly 2.4 times above the FBS average of $2.4M, reflecting a significant infrastructure investment well beyond what most peer programs are currently spending.
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