In fiscal year 2025, Michigan State University (MSU)'s Wrestling program reported $235K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.4M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $115K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Michigan State University ranks 20th overall in total expenses (19th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Michigan State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $114,804 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $37,690 |
| Ticket Sales | $24,407 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $23,787 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $21,930 |
| NCAA Distributions | $9,158 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $2,754 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $371 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $512,674 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $455,504 |
| Team Travel | $154,233 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $144,000 |
| Game Expenses | $97,460 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $83,066 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $82,019 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $38,640 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $28,190 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $25,771 |
| Recruiting | $17,638 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $11,980 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $9,669 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $6,980 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $4,302 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $2,313 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $1,437 |
| Memberships and Dues | $475 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $234,901 | $1,676,351 | -$1.4M |
| FY2024 | $296,704 | $1,703,743 | -$1.4M |
| FY2023 | $215,198 | $1,518,249 | -$1.3M |
| FY2022 | $275,050 | $1,262,931 | -$988K |
| FY2021 | $181,199 | $1,040,781 | -$860K |
| FY2020 | $157,011 | $1,067,800 | -$911K |
The wrestling program generated $235K in total revenue in FY2025, with contributions leading the way at $115K, while expenses reached $1.7M — resulting in a $1.4M deficit. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $513K, accounting for roughly 30% of total spending. At $1.7M in expenses, the Spartans rank 20th among the 28 FBS schools sponsoring wrestling and 19th among the 20 Power Four programs, spending well below the FBS average of $2.7M despite costs having grown steadily from $1.0M in FY2021.
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