North Carolina State University (NCSU) Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, North Carolina State University (NCSU)'s Wrestling program reported $1.0M in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. The program generated $1.0M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $668K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, North Carolina State University ranks 14th overall in total expenses (13th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. North Carolina State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,042,718
Total Expenses
$2,097,474
Net
-$1,054,756

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$668,246
Student Fees$232,577
Ticket Sales$96,320
NCAA Distributions$18,920
Sports Camp Revenues$14,118
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$12,537

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$829,972
Athletic Student Aid$562,776
Team Travel$208,515
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$125,421
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$81,824
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$80,389
Recruiting$77,609
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$55,653
Game Expenses$27,350
Medical Expenses and Insurance$25,080
Memberships and Dues$7,884
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$6,579
Sports Camp Expenses$5,981
Guarantees$2,441
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$1,042,718$2,097,474-$1.1M
FY2023$1,517,019$2,211,521-$695K
FY2022$1,014,926$1,842,395-$827K
FY2021$687,925$1,284,904-$597K
FY2020$733,530$1,441,785-$708K
FY2019$791,511$1,486,672-$695K

North Carolina State University Wrestling — Financial Context

The wrestling program generated $1.0M in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the majority at $668K, while expenses reached $2.1M — led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $830K — resulting in a $1.1M deficit. At $2.1M in total spending, the program ranks 14th among the 28 FBS schools sponsoring wrestling and 13th among Power Four programs, sitting below the FBS average of $2.7M. Expenses have fluctuated over recent years, climbing from $1.3M in FY2021 to a peak of $2.2M in FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does North Carolina State University spend on Wrestling?
North Carolina State University Wrestling reported $2,097,474 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $829,972.
How does North Carolina State University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, North Carolina State University ranks 14th overall in total expenses (13th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is North Carolina State University Wrestling funded?
Like most Power Four Wrestling programs, North Carolina State University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.