In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Men's Basketball program reported $21.8M in revenue and $14.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $7.7M. The program generated $21.8M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $9.4M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Purdue University ranks 24th overall in total expenses (23rd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $9,433,621 |
| Ticket Sales | $8,739,382 |
| NCAA Distributions | $2,268,112 |
| Contributions | $857,109 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $218,570 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $174,071 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $79,454 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $7,025,505 |
| Team Travel | $1,349,886 |
| Game Expenses | $1,055,803 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $880,248 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $637,489 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $600,407 |
| Guarantees | $466,995 |
| Recruiting | $429,737 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $389,109 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $333,360 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $236,997 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $223,875 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $188,901 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $133,076 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $77,740 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $10,585 |
| Memberships and Dues | $725 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $21,770,319 | $14,040,438 | +$7.7M |
| FY2024 | $17,488,029 | $12,905,748 | +$4.6M |
| FY2023 | $16,264,337 | $10,494,940 | +$5.8M |
| FY2022 | $18,878,364 | $8,821,891 | +$10.1M |
| FY2021 | $8,530,498 | $6,603,178 | +$1.9M |
| FY2020 | $15,176,320 | $8,286,755 | +$6.9M |
Purdue's men's basketball program generated $21.8M in revenue against $14.0M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $7.7M surplus with media rights accounting for the largest share of revenue at $9.4M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $7.0M, comprising exactly half of total expenses. At $14.0M, the program ranks 24th in expenses among 78 FBS programs and sits well above the FBS average of $10.2M, with costs more than doubling over the past five years from $6.6M in FY2021.
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