In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gymnastics program reported $273K in revenue and $3.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.7M. The largest revenue source was Direct State or Other Government Support at $136K. Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 11th overall in total expenses (11th of 24 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.5M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $136,419 |
| NCAA Distributions | $57,116 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $39,758 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $28,801 |
| In-Kind | $5,811 |
| Contributions | $4,643 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $745 |
| Ticket Sales | $94 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $911,288 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $617,889 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $227,240 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $209,348 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $188,705 |
| Team Travel | $155,369 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $152,904 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $132,612 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $101,031 |
| Severance Payments | $59,783 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $51,299 |
| Game Expenses | $47,223 |
| Recruiting | $46,185 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $41,416 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $21,289 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $17,480 |
| Memberships and Dues | $4,731 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $2,520 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $273,387 | $2,988,312 | -$2.7M |
| FY2024 | $1,184,688 | $5,969,752 | -$4.8M |
| FY2023 | $934,404 | $5,600,815 | -$4.7M |
| FY2022 | $919,168 | $4,697,260 | -$3.8M |
| FY2021 | $591,058 | $4,048,961 | -$3.5M |
| FY2020 | $824,044 | $5,395,250 | -$4.6M |
The Fighting Illini gymnastics program operated at a $2.7M deficit in FY2025, with $3.0M in expenses dwarfing the $273K in revenue, of which Direct State or Other Government Support accounted for the largest share at $136K. Athletic Student Aid represented the program's single largest expense at $911K, contributing to total costs that ranked 11th among 34 FBS programs and exceeded the FBS average of $2.5M. Notably, FY2025 expenses of $3.0M reflect a significant reduction from recent years, dropping nearly in half from the $6.0M spent in FY2024.
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