Northern Illinois University (NIU) Football Financial Data
NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Mountain West · Data available: FY2012–FY2025
In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Football program reported $5.7M in revenue and $13.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $7.5M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West. Financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.
FY2025 Overview
Total Revenue
$5,739,252
Total Expenses
$13,269,400
Net
-$7,530,148
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Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income
$7,841
Direct State or Other Government Support
$6,499
FY2025 Expense Breakdown
Category
Amount
Athletic Student Aid
$2,953,023
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities
$2,149,731
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities
$2,078,718
Indirect Institutional Support
$1,089,761
Football Bowl Expenses
$814,891
Other Operating Expenses
$808,490
Team Travel
$703,688
Guarantees
$600,000
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies
$384,593
Medical Expenses and Insurance
$283,654
Game Expenses
$273,201
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion
$246,876
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses
$227,340
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)
$220,988
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses
$173,274
Recruiting
$165,942
Memberships and Dues
$85,000
Severance Payments
$7,749
Sports Camp Expenses
$2,481
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.