Michigan State University (MSU) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Michigan State University (MSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $29.2M in revenue and $21.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $8.2M. Michigan State University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$29,235,766
Total Expenses
$21,009,976
Net
+$8,225,790

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$9,450,001
Ticket Sales$9,415,334
Contributions$4,210,402
NCAA Distributions$3,862,122
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$547,718
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$538,740
Guarantees$475,000
Sports Camp Revenues$251,842
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$214,320
In-Kind$177,295
Other Operating Revenue$92,291
Direct Institutional Support$701

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$8,906,376
Team Travel$3,399,974
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,533,431
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,325,900
Game Expenses$1,279,302
Other Operating Expenses$1,124,011
Athletic Student Aid$937,416
Guarantees$660,000
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$444,729
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$353,116
Recruiting$277,383
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$244,637
Sports Camp Expenses$188,641
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$165,090
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$112,660
Spirit Groups$32,764
Medical Expenses and Insurance$24,091
Memberships and Dues$455
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$29,235,766$21,009,976+$8.2M
FY2024$25,563,946$17,586,008+$8.0M
FY2023$24,891,251$17,343,858+$7.5M
FY2022$27,451,566$17,849,946+$9.6M
FY2021$12,894,149$9,606,097+$3.3M
FY2020$22,875,476$15,400,339+$7.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Michigan State University spend on Men's Basketball?
Michigan State University Men's Basketball reported $21,009,976 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Michigan State University Men's Basketball generate?
Michigan State University Men's Basketball reported $29,235,766 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Michigan State University Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, Michigan State University Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $8.2M.