Northern Illinois University (NIU) Gymnastics Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Gymnastics program reported $224K in revenue and $703K in expenses, for a net deficit of $479K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $119K. Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Northern Illinois University ranks 33rd overall in total expenses (9th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.5M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$223,817
Total Expenses
$703,276
Net
-$479,459

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$119,158
In-Kind$32,400
Sports Camp Revenues$25,200
Other Operating Revenue$17,500
Indirect Institutional Support$13,800
Contributions$13,071
Direct State or Other Government Support$2,688

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$373,198
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$127,572
Team Travel$46,706
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$40,065
Game Expenses$22,371
Severance Payments$18,488
Indirect Institutional Support$13,800
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$12,960
Sports Camp Expenses$11,625
Other Operating Expenses$10,856
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$6,488
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$6,196
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$5,338
Recruiting$2,977
Medical Expenses and Insurance$2,763
Memberships and Dues$1,142
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$731
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$223,817$703,276-$479K
FY2024$48,567$683,660-$635K
FY2023$79,257$623,905-$545K
FY2022$52,877$621,838-$569K
FY2021$125,359$485,467-$360K
FY2020$27,688$519,977-$492K

Northern Illinois University Gymnastics — Financial Context

The gymnastics program ran a $479K deficit in FY2025, generating just $224K in revenue — more than half of which came from direct institutional support rather than self-generated sources — against $703K in expenses led by $373K in athletic student aid. At $703K in total spending, the program ranks 33rd out of 34 FBS programs in gymnastics expenses and 9th out of 10 Group of Five programs, operating at just 28% of the $2.5M FBS average. Expenses have grown steadily over the past five years, rising 45% from $485K in FY2021 to $703K in FY2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Gymnastics?
Northern Illinois University Gymnastics reported $703,276 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $373,198.
How does Northern Illinois University Gymnastics spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Northern Illinois University ranks 33rd overall in total expenses (9th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.5M.
How is Northern Illinois University Gymnastics funded?
Like most Group of Five Gymnastics programs, Northern Illinois University funds Gymnastics primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.