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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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