Northern Illinois University (NIU) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Mountain West · Data available: FY2012–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Baseball program reported $384K in revenue and $1.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $635K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $253K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (29th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$383,958
Total Expenses
$1,018,781
Net
-$634,823

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$253,216
Other Operating Revenue$51,641
Contributions$45,139
Sports Camp Revenues$21,444
Direct State or Other Government Support$6,244
Guarantees$4,500
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$1,774

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$373,919
Team Travel$239,773
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$218,928
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$52,882
Other Operating Expenses$51,238
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$25,177
Game Expenses$23,277
Recruiting$18,847
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$9,538
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,691
Medical Expenses and Insurance$1,475
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,275
Sports Camp Expenses$384
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$377
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$383,958$1,018,781-$635K
FY2024$147,662$1,167,241-$1.0M
FY2023$74,487$868,850-$794K
FY2022$201,261$808,695-$607K
FY2021$308,942$725,928-$417K
FY2020$94,888$712,440-$618K

Northern Illinois University Baseball — Financial Context

The baseball program operated at a $635K deficit in FY2025, with $384K in revenue — nearly two-thirds of which came from direct institutional support — falling well short of $1.0M in total expenses. At $1.0M in program expenses, Northern Illinois ranks 68th out of 71 FBS programs and 30th out of 33 Group of Five schools, spending just over a quarter of the $3.8M FBS average. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $374K, accounting for more than a third of total spending.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Baseball?
Northern Illinois University Baseball reported $1,018,781 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $373,919.
How does Northern Illinois University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (29th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Northern Illinois University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Northern Illinois University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.