Northern Illinois University (NIU) Women's Basketball Finances FY2025

Northern Illinois University (NIU) Women'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 Women's Basketball program reported $1.0M in revenue and $3.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.3M. The program generated $1.0M in total revenue, led by Indirect Institutional Support at $588K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 52nd overall in total expenses (10th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$1,017,588

Total Expenses

$3,310,082

Net

-$2,292,494

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Indirect Institutional Support	$588,393
Direct Institutional Support	$244,545
Guarantees	$65,000
Ticket Sales	$37,566
Other Operating Revenue	$35,231
Contributions	$19,936
Sports Camp Revenues	$16,010
In-Kind	$4,680
Direct State or Other Government Support	$3,833
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income	$2,394

Category	Amount
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$665,024
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$619,416
Indirect Institutional Support	$588,393
Athletic Student Aid	$525,924
Team Travel	$404,732
Game Expenses	$111,296
Other Operating Expenses	$104,422
Recruiting	$60,853
Facilities Maintenance and Operations	$51,790
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$50,319
Severance Payments	$46,570
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$34,152
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion	$23,915
Guarantees	$13,020
Sports Camp Expenses	$4,499
Memberships and Dues	$3,770
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$1,987

Category

Amount

Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$665,024

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$619,416

Indirect Institutional Support

$588,393

Athletic Student Aid

$525,924

Team Travel

$404,732

Game Expenses

$111,296

Other Operating Expenses

$104,422

Recruiting

$60,853

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

$51,790

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$50,319

Severance Payments

$46,570

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$34,152

Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion

$23,915

Guarantees

$13,020

Sports Camp Expenses

$4,499

Memberships and Dues

$3,770

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$1,987

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$1,017,588	$3,310,082	-$2.3M
FY2024	$89,494	$2,488,580	-$2.4M
FY2023	$135,618	$1,503,699	-$1.4M
FY2022	$66,444	$1,294,640	-$1.2M
FY2021	$182,427	$1,072,652	-$890K
FY2020	$85,462	$1,350,230	-$1.3M

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$1,017,588

$3,310,082

-$2.3M

FY2024

$89,494

$2,488,580

-$2.4M

FY2023

$135,618

$1,503,699

-$1.4M

FY2022

$66,444

$1,294,640

-$1.2M

FY2021

$182,427

$1,072,652

-$890K

FY2020

$85,462

$1,350,230

-$1.3M

Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The Women's Basketball program at Northern Illinois generated $1.0M in revenue in FY2025, with Indirect Institutional Support accounting for the majority at $588K, while expenses reached $3.3M — led by Support Staff/Administrative Compensation at $665K — resulting in a $2.3M deficit. Spending has grown dramatically over the past five years, tripling from $1.1M in FY2021 to $3.3M in FY2025, suggesting significant recent investment in the program's infrastructure. Despite this growth, NIU's expenses rank 52nd among 78 FBS programs and remain well below the FBS average of $5.2M,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Women's Basketball?

Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball reported $3,310,082 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $665,024.

How does Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Northern Illinois University ranks 52nd overall in total expenses (10th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.

How is Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball funded?

Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Northern Illinois University funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.