In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Women's Basketball program reported $1.3M in revenue and $5.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.2M. The program generated $1.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $768K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Iowa State University ranks 31st overall in total expenses (30th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. Iowa State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $767,829 |
| NCAA Distributions | $176,280 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $113,205 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $84,264 |
| Guarantees | $75,000 |
| Contributions | $28,245 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $18,540 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $18,500 |
| In-Kind | $7,500 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,957,630 |
| Team Travel | $810,005 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $482,369 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $452,613 |
| Game Expenses | $390,263 |
| Guarantees | $273,810 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $236,516 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $214,722 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $165,387 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $158,531 |
| Recruiting | $110,450 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $55,857 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $43,560 |
| Memberships and Dues | $42,563 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $42,299 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $32,830 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $8,787 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,289,363 | $5,478,192 | -$4.2M |
| FY2024 | $1,312,282 | $5,888,277 | -$4.6M |
| FY2023 | $2,305,755 | $5,311,539 | -$3.0M |
| FY2022 | $2,058,810 | $4,544,418 | -$2.5M |
| FY2021 | $1,401,303 | $3,399,356 | -$2.0M |
| FY2020 | $507,027 | $4,145,881 | -$3.6M |
The Cyclones' women's basketball program generated $1.3 million in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading the way at $768K, while expenses of $5.5 million resulted in a $4.2 million deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest cost at $2.0 million, accounting for roughly 36% of total expenditures. At $5.5 million in expenses, Iowa State ranks 31st among 78 FBS programs and 30th among 41 Power Four schools, spending above the FBS average of $5.2 million despite a modest pullback from the $5.
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