Purdue University Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Purdue University's Wrestling program reported $340K in revenue and $1.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.5M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $324K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Purdue University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (18th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2016 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$339,577
Total Expenses
$1,858,585
Net
-$1,519,008

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$324,288
NCAA Distributions$14,058
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$1,231

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$501,402
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$430,013
Team Travel$215,306
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$176,935
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$126,729
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$120,210
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$73,584
Recruiting$61,851
Other Operating Expenses$50,991
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$47,210
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$23,988
Game Expenses$23,460
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$3,041
Memberships and Dues$2,371
Medical Expenses and Insurance$1,494
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$339,577$1,858,585-$1.5M
FY2024$204,932$1,616,578-$1.4M
FY2023$388,613$1,504,764-$1.1M
FY2022$156,016$1,279,181-$1.1M
FY2021$174,566$1,086,289-$912K
FY2020$33,590$1,182,489-$1.1M

Purdue University Wrestling — Financial Context

The wrestling program generated $340K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for a dominant $324K — meaning the program relies almost entirely on donor support rather than ticket sales or other commercial streams. Operating expenses reached $1.9M, led by athletic student aid at $501K, resulting in a $1.5M deficit that places Purdue 19th out of 28 FBS programs in wrestling spending. Notably, program expenses have grown steadily from $1.1M in FY2021 to $1.9M in FY2025, though spending remains well below the FBS average of $2.7M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Purdue University spend on Wrestling?
Purdue University Wrestling reported $1,858,585 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $501,402.
How does Purdue University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Purdue University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (18th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Purdue University Wrestling funded?
Like most Power Four Wrestling programs, Purdue University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.