Northern Illinois University (NIU) Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Track and Field program reported $350K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $857K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $292K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Northern Illinois University ranks 70th overall in total expenses (28th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$350,054
Total Expenses
$1,207,119
Net
-$857,065

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$292,156
Other Operating Revenue$50,323
Contributions$4,964
Ticket Sales$1,539
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$737
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$335

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$605,511
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$259,306
Team Travel$138,620
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$68,287
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$65,355
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$21,376
Other Operating Expenses$17,271
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$8,667
Recruiting$7,244
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$5,852
Medical Expenses and Insurance$4,515
Game Expenses$3,089
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,150
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$876
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$350,054$1,207,119-$857K
FY2024$54,388$992,265-$938K
FY2023$14,012$1,028,339-$1.0M
FY2022$11,712$884,066-$872K
FY2021$236,397$790,272-$554K
FY2020$28,968$831,743-$803K

Northern Illinois University Track and Field — Financial Context

The track and field program operates at a $857K deficit in FY2025, with 84% of its $350K in revenue coming from direct institutional support rather than external sources. At $1.2M in total expenses, Northern Illinois ranks 70th out of 77 FBS programs in spending — well below the FBS average of $3.9M — with athletic student aid accounting for roughly half of all program costs at $606K. Expenses have climbed nearly 52% since FY2020, rising from $832K to $1.2M, suggesting growing financial investment in the program despite its lean overall budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Track and Field?
Northern Illinois University Track and Field reported $1,207,119 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $605,511.
How does Northern Illinois University Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Northern Illinois University ranks 70th overall in total expenses (28th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M.
How is Northern Illinois University Track and Field funded?
Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Northern Illinois University funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.