University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Golf Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2018–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Golf program reported $1.2M in revenue and $3.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The program generated $1.2M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $725K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 10th overall in total expenses (9th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,226,402
Total Expenses
$3,254,877
Net
-$2,028,475

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$725,486
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$238,680
Direct State or Other Government Support$141,788
Sports Camp Revenues$64,708
Ticket Sales$31,150
NCAA Distributions$22,512
In-Kind$2,078

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,019,962
Team Travel$531,696
Athletic Student Aid$489,741
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$233,648
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$190,331
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$108,422
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$92,168
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$80,730
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$80,274
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$79,994
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$65,882
Recruiting$63,537
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$52,256
Other Operating Expenses$41,096
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$37,060
Game Expenses$32,186
Memberships and Dues$23,030
Sports Camp Expenses$22,865
Medical Expenses and Insurance$9,999
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$1,226,402$3,254,877-$2.0M
FY2024$2,628,504$6,056,577-$3.4M
FY2023$2,482,782$5,683,868-$3.2M
FY2022$1,489,280$4,487,740-$3.0M
FY2021$1,133,900$4,160,462-$3.0M
FY2020$1,405,972$4,327,918-$2.9M

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Golf — Financial Context

The golf program operates at a $2.0M deficit, with $3.3M in expenses dwarfing $1.2M in revenue, the latter driven primarily by $725K in contributions. Despite ranking 10th in expenses among 76 FBS programs and spending 65% above the FBS average of $2.0M, coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing $1.0M of total costs, the program has actually seen a significant reduction from its FY2024 peak of $6.1M in expenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign spend on Golf?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Golf reported $3,254,877 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $1,019,962.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 10th overall in total expenses (9th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.