In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $1.2M in revenue and $3.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.3M. The program generated $1.2M in total revenue, led by Indirect Institutional Support at $588K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 64th overall in total expenses (22nd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indirect Institutional Support | $588,393 |
| Guarantees | $317,000 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $196,884 |
| Ticket Sales | $74,062 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $36,756 |
| Contributions | $3,263 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $735,721 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $639,583 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $588,393 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $451,454 |
| Team Travel | $294,250 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $283,798 |
| Recruiting | $149,291 |
| Game Expenses | $141,871 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $52,502 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $52,253 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $49,990 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $31,335 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $19,879 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $11,180 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,216,358 | $3,501,500 | -$2.3M |
| FY2024 | $501,796 | $3,196,185 | -$2.7M |
| FY2023 | $517,765 | $1,797,672 | -$1.3M |
| FY2022 | $589,140 | $1,814,822 | -$1.2M |
| FY2021 | $284,925 | $1,255,013 | -$970K |
| FY2020 | $443,946 | $1,668,100 | -$1.2M |
The men's basketball program generated $1.2 million in revenue in FY2025, with Indirect Institutional Support accounting for nearly half of that total at $588K, highlighting the program's dependence on institutional funding rather than self-generated income. Expenses reached $3.5 million — led by $736K in coaching salaries and benefits — resulting in a $2.3 million deficit, though the program's spending remains well below the FBS average of $10.2 million and ranks 64th out of 78 FBS programs. Notably, expenses have nearly doubled since FY2022, rising from $1.8 million to $3.5 million over three
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