Northern Illinois University (NIU) Tennis Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Tennis program reported $448K in revenue and $922K in expenses, for a net deficit of $474K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $311K. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Northern Illinois University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (14th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$447,638
Total Expenses
$921,724
Net
-$474,086

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$310,768
Contributions$102,885
Other Operating Revenue$32,256
Guarantees$1,000
In-Kind$729

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$559,655
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$183,349
Team Travel$54,165
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$32,658
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$31,398
Game Expenses$26,290
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$13,125
Other Operating Expenses$10,487
Memberships and Dues$6,500
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,041
Medical Expenses and Insurance$828
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$228
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$447,638$921,724-$474K
FY2024$102,965$816,324-$713K
FY2023$115,497$743,358-$628K
FY2022$212,997$878,786-$666K
FY2021$259,448$702,481-$443K
FY2020$25,552$710,640-$685K

Northern Illinois University Tennis — Financial Context

The tennis program operated at a $474K deficit in FY2025, with $922K in expenses significantly outpacing $448K in revenue, the majority of which came from Direct Institutional Support at $311K. Athletic Student Aid accounted for $560K — more than 60% of total expenses — reflecting a heavy scholarship investment in the program. At $922K in total spending, Northern Illinois ranks 53rd among 73 FBS programs in tennis expenses, sitting well below the FBS average of $1.8M, though expenses have trended upward from $702K in FY2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Tennis?
Northern Illinois University Tennis reported $921,724 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $559,655.
How does Northern Illinois University Tennis spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Northern Illinois University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (14th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M.
How is Northern Illinois University Tennis funded?
Like most Group of Five Tennis programs, Northern Illinois University funds Tennis primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.