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. 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
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$32,250
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
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,041
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northern Illinois University spend on Wrestling?
Northern Illinois University Wrestling reported $742,144 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Northern Illinois University Wrestling generate?
Northern Illinois University Wrestling reported $279,098 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Northern Illinois University Wrestling profitable?
In FY2025, Northern Illinois University Wrestling reported a net deficit of $463K.