Purdue University Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Track and Field program reported $1.0M in revenue and $4.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.9M. The program generated $1.0M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $952K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Purdue University ranks 28th overall in total expenses (28th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,008,866
Total Expenses
$4,894,676
Net
-$3,885,810

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$951,964
NCAA Distributions$52,252
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$4,650

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$1,387,073
Team Travel$1,008,788
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$718,219
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$560,713
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$277,284
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$262,550
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$211,038
Recruiting$174,054
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$115,980
Other Operating Expenses$85,927
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$69,380
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$8,394
Game Expenses$7,372
Medical Expenses and Insurance$6,338
Memberships and Dues$1,566
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$1,008,866$4,894,676-$3.9M
FY2024$413,573$3,861,014-$3.4M
FY2023$1,121,036$3,569,469-$2.4M
FY2022$630,442$3,331,321-$2.7M
FY2021$254,089$2,927,191-$2.7M
FY2020$482,273$3,185,521-$2.7M

Purdue University Track and Field — Financial Context

Purdue's track and field program operated at a $3.9M deficit in FY2025, with $4.9M in expenses far outpacing $1.0M in revenue — the latter driven almost entirely by $952K in contributions. At $4.9M in total spending, the Boilermakers rank 28th among 77 FBS programs and 28th among 41 Power Four schools, sitting $1.0M above the FBS average of $3.9M. Expenses have risen steadily each year since FY2021's $2.9M, with the jump from $3.9M in FY2024 to $4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Purdue University spend on Track and Field?
Purdue University Track and Field reported $4,894,676 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,387,073.
How does Purdue University Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Purdue University ranks 28th overall in total expenses (28th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M.
How is Purdue University Track and Field funded?
Like most Power Four Track and Field programs, Purdue University funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.