Michigan State University (MSU) Soccer Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Michigan State University (MSU)'s Soccer program reported $853K in revenue and $4.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.5M. The largest revenue source was Sports Camp Revenues at $401K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Michigan State University ranks 15th overall in total expenses (14th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M. Michigan State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$853,390
Total Expenses
$4,303,514
Net
-$3,450,124

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$400,913
Contributions$260,835
Ticket Sales$66,264
NCAA Distributions$55,680
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$27,597
Other Operating Revenue$26,874
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$9,910
Guarantees$2,500
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$1,584
In-Kind$1,233

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$1,331,630
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,311,964
Team Travel$485,745
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$224,000
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$212,011
Recruiting$130,810
Sports Camp Expenses$107,494
Game Expenses$89,749
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$86,538
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$70,761
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$63,267
Other Operating Expenses$60,656
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$33,512
Guarantees$32,500
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$27,265
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$14,515
Medical Expenses and Insurance$9,311
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$8,352
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$2,444
Memberships and Dues$990
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$853,390$4,303,514-$3.5M
FY2024$858,726$4,618,104-$3.8M
FY2023$852,544$3,841,128-$3.0M
FY2022$832,404$2,714,101-$1.9M
FY2021$271,537$2,213,206-$1.9M
FY2020$646,117$2,828,191-$2.2M

Michigan State University Soccer — Financial Context

Michigan State's soccer program operated at a $3.5 million deficit in FY2025, with $4.3 million in expenses dwarfing $853K in revenue — the largest source of which was Sports Camp Revenues at $401K. At $4.3 million, the Spartans' soccer expenses rank 15th among 78 FBS programs and 14th among 41 Power Four schools, sitting well above the FBS average of $2.9 million. Program expenses have risen sharply over the past four years, nearly doubling from $2.2 million in FY2021 to a peak of $4.6 million in FY2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Michigan State University spend on Soccer?
Michigan State University Soccer reported $4,303,514 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,331,630.
How does Michigan State University Soccer spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Michigan State University ranks 15th overall in total expenses (14th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M.
How is Michigan State University Soccer funded?
Like most Power Four Soccer programs, Michigan State University funds Soccer primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.