In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Baseball program reported $623K in revenue and $3.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.7M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $283K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 33rd overall in total expenses (32nd of 39 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $282,836 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $136,529 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $58,677 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $52,023 |
| Guarantees | $32,173 |
| Media Rights | $25,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $15,883 |
| In-Kind | $14,526 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $5,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,003,622 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $574,974 |
| Team Travel | $463,310 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $400,691 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $179,400 |
| Game Expenses | $161,369 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $133,674 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $127,448 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $108,208 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $101,050 |
| Recruiting | $46,939 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $37,297 |
| Guarantees | $9,500 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $5,790 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $3,990 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $2,300 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $622,647 | $3,359,562 | -$2.7M |
| FY2024 | $1,313,140 | $6,025,976 | -$4.7M |
| FY2023 | $1,890,656 | $5,308,838 | -$3.4M |
| FY2022 | $5,796,038 | $4,503,382 | +$1.3M |
| FY2021 | $610,368 | $3,433,582 | -$2.8M |
| FY2020 | $851,364 | $3,624,264 | -$2.8M |
The Illinois baseball program generated $623K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the largest share at $283K, while expenses of $3.4M — led by coaching salaries at $1.0M — produced a $2.7M deficit. Notably, program expenses have dropped significantly from a peak of $6.0M in FY2024, returning to FY2021 levels and falling below the FBS average of $3.8M. At 31st among 38 Power Four baseball programs by expenses, Illinois operates a relatively lean budget for a Big Ten school.
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