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. 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

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$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 YearRevenueExpensesNet
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northern Illinois University spend on Women's Basketball?
Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball reported $3,310,082 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball generate?
Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball reported $1,017,588 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball reported a net deficit of $2.3M.