Northern Illinois University (NIU) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

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. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West. Financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,216,358
Total Expenses
$3,501,500
Net
-$2,285,142

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$52,253
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$49,990
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$31,335
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$19,879
Medical Expenses and Insurance$11,180
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$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

Other Sports at Northern Illinois University

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northern Illinois University spend on Men's Basketball?
Northern Illinois University Men's Basketball reported $3,501,500 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Northern Illinois University Men's Basketball generate?
Northern Illinois University Men's Basketball reported $1,216,358 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Northern Illinois University Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, Northern Illinois University Men's Basketball reported a net deficit of $2.3M.