Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2021–FY2021

In fiscal year 2021, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey's Football program reported $11.4M in revenue and $66.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $54.9M. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2021.

FY2021 Overview

Total Revenue
$11,353,108
Total Expenses
$66,245,270
Net
-$54,892,162

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FY2021 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$5,671,544
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$4,259,554
In-Kind$800,000
Contributions$344,626
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$262,597
Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party$8,050
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$6,415
Other Operating Revenue$322

FY2021 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$33,122,635
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$12,187,225
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$5,430,179
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,241,300
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$2,625,310
Athletic Student Aid$2,498,671
Severance Payments$2,484,108
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,421,804
Team Travel$1,378,176
Game Expenses$712,717
Medical Expenses and Insurance$367,058
Other Operating Expenses$329,082
Recruiting$228,827
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$205,837
Memberships and Dues$9,191
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$3,150
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey spend on Football?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Football reported $66,245,270 in total expenses in FY2021 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Football generate?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Football reported $11,353,108 in total revenue in FY2021 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Football profitable?
In FY2021, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Football reported a net deficit of $54.9M.