Northern Illinois University (NIU) Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Northern Illinois University (NIU)'s Wrestling program reported $279K in revenue and $742K in expenses, for a net deficit of $463K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $173K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Northern Illinois University ranks 27th overall in total expenses (7th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Northern Illinois University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$279,098
Total Expenses
$742,144
Net
-$463,046

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$172,860
Contributions$40,951
Other Operating Revenue$22,500
Sports Camp Revenues$18,804
Indirect Institutional Support$9,200
NCAA Distributions$9,016
Direct State or Other Government Support$4,417
In-Kind$1,350

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$292,545
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$183,437
Team Travel$106,881
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$42,173
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$31,250
Other Operating Expenses$22,461
Recruiting$18,019
Game Expenses$13,014
Indirect Institutional Support$9,200
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$7,071
Medical Expenses and Insurance$5,759
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$4,975
Memberships and Dues$3,248
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,041
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,000
Sports Camp Expenses$70
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$279,098$742,144-$463K
FY2024$50,786$580,294-$530K
FY2023$82,935$617,120-$534K
FY2022$56,366$515,324-$459K
FY2021$200,119$433,094-$233K
FY2020$56,094$503,189-$447K

Northern Illinois University Wrestling — Financial Context

The wrestling program generated $279K in FY2025 revenue, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for the majority at $173K, while expenses reached $742K — resulting in a $463K deficit. At just $742K in total spending, the program ranks 27th out of 28 FBS wrestling programs by expenses, well below the FBS average of $2.7M, and sits 7th among the 8 Group of Five schools that sponsor the sport. Expenses have climbed notably in recent years, rising from $433K in FY2021 to $742K in FY2025, with Athletic Student Aid representing the single largest cost at $293K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northern Illinois University spend on Wrestling?
Northern Illinois University Wrestling reported $742,144 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $292,545.
How does Northern Illinois University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Northern Illinois University ranks 27th overall in total expenses (7th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Northern Illinois University Wrestling funded?
Like most Group of Five Wrestling programs, Northern Illinois University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.