Iowa State University (ISU) Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Iowa State University (ISU)'s Wrestling program reported $497K in revenue and $2.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.2M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $391K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Iowa State University ranks 10th overall in total expenses (10th of 20 Power Four programs) — above 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
$496,656
Total Expenses
$2,686,013
Net
-$2,189,357

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$390,798
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$33,177
In-Kind$26,903
NCAA Distributions$19,986
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$12,773
Contributions$11,519
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$1,500

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$805,394
Athletic Student Aid$467,179
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$398,280
Team Travel$279,876
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$223,880
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$154,459
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$100,951
Recruiting$58,880
Game Expenses$52,874
Other Operating Expenses$46,221
Medical Expenses and Insurance$29,894
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$26,860
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$19,795
Guarantees$11,000
Memberships and Dues$6,368
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$4,102
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$496,656$2,686,013-$2.2M
FY2024$589,702$2,667,912-$2.1M
FY2023$330,493$2,521,514-$2.2M
FY2022$358,124$2,120,550-$1.8M
FY2021$113,336$1,576,053-$1.5M
FY2020$423,834$1,823,584-$1.4M

Iowa State University Wrestling — Financial Context

The Big 12 wrestling program generated $497K in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales accounting for the vast majority at $391K, but that fell well short of covering $2.7M in expenses, resulting in a $2.2M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the single largest expense category at $805K. Program spending has climbed significantly over recent years, rising from $1.6M in FY2021 to $2.7M in FY2025, placing Iowa State 10th among the 28 FBS schools that sponsor wrestling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Iowa State University spend on Wrestling?
Iowa State University Wrestling reported $2,686,013 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $805,394.
How does Iowa State University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Iowa State University ranks 10th overall in total expenses (10th of 20 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Iowa State University Wrestling funded?
Like most Power Four Wrestling programs, Iowa State University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.