Purdue University Athletics Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2016–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's athletics department reported $150.5M in total revenues and $149.7M in total expenses, resulting in a net surplus of $885K. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data for Purdue University is available in this dataset from FY2016 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$150,536,320
Total Expenses
$149,650,825
Net
+$885,495

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FY2025 Revenue & Expenses by Sport

SportRevenueExpenses
Football$83,144,029$36,607,909
Men's Basketball$20,966,991$13,016,354
Women's Basketball$993,747$4,821,374
Other Sports$5,797,627$23,557,228

Individual Sport Financial Pages

SportRevenue FY2025Expenses FY2025
Football$83,144,029$37,193,229
Men's Basketball$21,770,319$14,040,438
Women's Basketball$1,028,760$4,911,279
Baseball$480,957$3,173,761
Soccer$531,926$2,222,579
Volleyball$1,142,223$3,237,136
Swimming and Diving$869,022$3,896,254
Softball$404,158$2,275,642
Tennis$426,368$2,066,139
Golf$676,204$2,251,146
Wrestling$339,577$1,858,585
Track and Field$1,008,866$4,894,676
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.

Recent Financial Trends

Fiscal YearTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesNet
FY2025$150,536,320$149,650,825+$885K
FY2024$134,863,232$131,292,067+$3.6M
FY2023$124,290,313$119,773,814+$4.5M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does Purdue University athletics generate?
In FY2025, Purdue University reported $150.5M in total athletics revenues according to NCAA MFRS filings.
How much does Purdue University spend on athletics?
In FY2025, Purdue University reported $149.7M in total athletics expenses according to NCAA MFRS filings.
Does Purdue University athletics run a surplus or deficit?
In FY2025, Purdue University athletics reported a net surplus of $885K.