Northern Illinois University (NIU) Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Softball program reported $191K in revenue and $921K in expenses, for a net deficit of $730K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $126K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 65th overall in total expenses (27th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$190,597
Total Expenses
$920,693
Net
-$730,096

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$125,961
Sports Camp Revenues$27,868
Other Operating Revenue$21,000
Contributions$8,941
Direct State or Other Government Support$6,077
Guarantees$750

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$332,018
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$206,549
Team Travel$136,171
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$130,404
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$29,758
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$24,220
Other Operating Expenses$18,558
Game Expenses$18,507
Recruiting$10,963
Sports Camp Expenses$6,188
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,017
Memberships and Dues$1,788
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,391
Medical Expenses and Insurance$1,161
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$190,597$920,693-$730K
FY2024$116,099$866,725-$751K
FY2023$134,586$776,976-$642K
FY2022$122,599$729,778-$607K
FY2021$191,355$607,151-$416K
FY2020$87,344$617,798-$530K

Northern Illinois University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program operated at a $730K deficit in FY2025, generating $191K in revenue — the majority of which came from direct institutional support at $126K — against $921K in total expenses. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expenditure at $332K, accounting for roughly 36% of all spending. At $921K in total expenses, the program ranks 65th out of 70 FBS programs by spending, sitting well below the FBS average of $2.3M, though expenses have grown steadily from $607K in FY2021 to their current level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Softball?
Northern Illinois University Softball reported $920,693 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $332,018.
How does Northern Illinois University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 65th overall in total expenses (27th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Northern Illinois University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Northern Illinois University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.