Purdue University Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Football program reported $83.1M in revenue and $37.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $46.0M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$83,144,029
Total Expenses
$37,193,229
Net
+$45,950,800

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$53,457,190
Ticket Sales$13,747,018
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$10,665,018
Contributions$2,918,783
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,169,461
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$481,423
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$327,697
Guarantees$200,000
Other Operating Revenue$95,389
Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party$82,050

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$13,262,668
Athletic Student Aid$4,810,311
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$4,610,333
Game Expenses$2,430,641
Severance Payments$2,251,629
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,208,360
Team Travel$2,030,278
Recruiting$1,589,244
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,103,056
Guarantees$1,075,000
Other Operating Expenses$1,036,042
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$522,054
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$122,167
Medical Expenses and Insurance$77,650
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$63,266
Memberships and Dues$530
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$83,144,029$37,193,229+$46.0M
FY2024$61,554,007$31,387,598+$30.2M
FY2023$59,669,043$31,441,196+$28.2M
FY2022$62,465,667$24,857,827+$37.6M
FY2021$33,776,256$18,822,482+$15.0M
FY2020$51,951,296$23,815,344+$28.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Purdue University spend on Football?
Purdue University Football reported $37,193,229 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Purdue University Football generate?
Purdue University Football reported $83,144,029 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Purdue University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Purdue University Football reported a net surplus of $46.0M.