Northern Illinois University (NIU) Volleyball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Volleyball program reported $318K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $923K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $139K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 59th overall in total expenses (18th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$318,419
Total Expenses
$1,241,514
Net
-$923,095

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$138,670
Indirect Institutional Support$55,015
Sports Camp Revenues$49,295
Other Operating Revenue$34,370
Contributions$21,856
Ticket Sales$10,029
Guarantees$5,000
Direct State or Other Government Support$4,184

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$350,901
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$311,740
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$268,001
Team Travel$91,848
Indirect Institutional Support$55,015
Other Operating Expenses$52,563
Recruiting$29,116
Game Expenses$18,692
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$15,766
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$14,540
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$12,335
Sports Camp Expenses$11,652
Guarantees$5,000
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$3,268
Memberships and Dues$595
Medical Expenses and Insurance$482
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$318,419$1,241,514-$923K
FY2024$55,222$895,976-$841K
FY2023$117,830$953,555-$836K
FY2022$38,875$713,073-$674K
FY2021$140,973$622,707-$482K
FY2020$66,004$734,616-$669K

Northern Illinois University Volleyball — Financial Context

The volleyball program operated at a $923K deficit in FY2025, generating $318K in revenue against $1.2M in expenses, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for nearly half of all revenue at $139K. At $1.2M in total expenses, the program ranks 59th among 76 FBS programs and 19th among 36 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.4M. Expenses have climbed sharply in recent years, rising from $623K in FY2021 to $1.2M in FY2025, with Athletic Student Aid representing the largest single cost at $351K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Volleyball?
Northern Illinois University Volleyball reported $1,241,514 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $350,901.
How does Northern Illinois University Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 59th overall in total expenses (18th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M.
How is Northern Illinois University Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Northern Illinois University funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.