University at Buffalo Wrestling Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University at Buffalo's Wrestling program reported $1.1M in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $39K. The program generated $1.1M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $645K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, University at Buffalo ranks 24th overall in total expenses (4th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. University at Buffalo competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,109,541
Total Expenses
$1,070,945
Net
+$38,596

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$644,771
Student Fees$190,664
Direct State or Other Government Support$143,856
Contributions$49,036
Ticket Sales$30,523
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$30,507
Sports Camp Revenues$11,349
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$8,007
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$828

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$379,582
Athletic Student Aid$342,025
Team Travel$87,702
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$68,535
Other Operating Expenses$65,378
Severance Payments$45,360
Recruiting$35,647
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$21,660
Game Expenses$13,084
Sports Camp Expenses$11,349
Memberships and Dues$525
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$98
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$1,109,541$1,070,945+$39K
FY2024$1,947,988$1,947,988+$0
FY2023$1,668,628$1,668,628+$0
FY2022$1,535,482$1,535,476+$6

University at Buffalo Wrestling — Financial Context

Wrestling at Buffalo operated on a lean $1.1 million budget in FY2025, ranking 24th out of 28 FBS programs offering the sport and sitting well below the FBS average of $2.7 million in expenses. The program generated a modest $39K surplus, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for the majority of its $1.1 million in revenue at $645K, while coaching salaries represented the largest single expense at $380K. Notably, spending has declined significantly from a recent peak of $1.9 million in FY2024, suggesting a meaningful pullback in program investment over the past year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University at Buffalo spend on Wrestling?
University at Buffalo Wrestling reported $1,070,945 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $379,582.
How does University at Buffalo Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, University at Buffalo ranks 24th overall in total expenses (4th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is University at Buffalo Wrestling funded?
Like most Group of Five Wrestling programs, University at Buffalo funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.