Purdue University Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Golf program reported $676K in revenue and $2.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.6M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $572K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Purdue University ranks 27th overall in total expenses (26th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$676,204
Total Expenses
$2,251,146
Net
-$1,574,942

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$572,058
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$76,038
NCAA Distributions$28,108

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$631,524
Athletic Student Aid$472,506
Team Travel$326,267
Other Operating Expenses$268,285
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$120,147
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$101,344
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$94,500
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$87,246
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$51,875
Recruiting$39,330
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$28,856
Game Expenses$19,362
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$4,563
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$2,936
Memberships and Dues$2,130
Medical Expenses and Insurance$256
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$19
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$676,204$2,251,146-$1.6M
FY2024$425,257$1,994,373-$1.6M
FY2023$612,043$1,753,180-$1.1M
FY2022$242,508$1,597,371-$1.4M
FY2021$262,610$1,199,464-$937K
FY2020$159,424$1,300,965-$1.1M

Purdue University Golf — Financial Context

The Big Ten program generated $676K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for a dominant $572K — or roughly 85% — of that total, signaling heavy reliance on donor support to sustain operations. At $2.3M in expenses, the program ranks 27th among 76 FBS golf programs and sits above the FBS average of $2.0M, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $632K. Expenses have grown steadily from $1.2M in FY2021 to $2.3M in FY2025, widening the program's net deficit to $1.6M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Purdue University spend on Golf?
Purdue University Golf reported $2,251,146 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $631,524.
How does Purdue University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Purdue University ranks 27th overall in total expenses (26th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Purdue University Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, Purdue University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.