Northern Illinois University (NIU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Golf program reported $623K in revenue and $1.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $400K. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $263K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Northern Illinois University ranks 60th overall in total expenses (18th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$623,492
Total Expenses
$1,023,678
Net
-$400,186

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$263,299
In-Kind$164,765
Direct Institutional Support$164,021
Other Operating Revenue$31,407

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$372,430
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$242,601
Team Travel$198,010
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$116,644
Other Operating Expenses$42,111
Recruiting$16,336
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$14,376
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$9,950
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$7,243
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,807
Memberships and Dues$1,775
Game Expenses$395
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$623,492$1,023,678-$400K
FY2024$406,637$1,001,213-$595K
FY2023$175,280$1,034,225-$859K
FY2022$313,821$853,971-$540K
FY2021$744,346$587,737+$157K
FY2020$131,419$639,013-$508K

Northern Illinois University Golf — Financial Context

The Golf program at Northern Illinois University generated $623K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for the largest share at $263K, while expenses reached $1.0M — led by athletic student aid at $372K — resulting in a $400K deficit. At $1.0M in total spending, the program ranks 60th out of 76 FBS programs by expenses, sitting well below the FBS average of $2.0M. Expenses have held remarkably steady over the past three fiscal years at $1.0M after climbing from $588K in FY2021, suggesting the program has reached a stable, if consistently deficit-producing, spending level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Golf?
Northern Illinois University Golf reported $1,023,678 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $372,430.
How does Northern Illinois University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Northern Illinois University ranks 60th overall in total expenses (18th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Northern Illinois University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Northern Illinois University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.