University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Men's Basketball program reported $70.6M in revenue and $35.6M in expenses, for a net surplus of $35.1M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$70,619,863
Total Expenses
$35,569,091
Net
+$35,050,772

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$35,275,590
Media Rights$14,711,892
Ticket Sales$14,234,780
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$3,166,373
Contributions$1,023,910
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$765,460
Guarantees$389,771
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$288,057
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$283,659
Direct State or Other Government Support$283,218
NCAA Distributions$137,366
In-Kind$39,787
Other Operating Revenue$20,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$19,232,687
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$9,482,715
Team Travel$2,296,987
Game Expenses$929,681
Recruiting$902,924
Other Operating Expenses$676,044
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$599,015
Athletic Student Aid$593,379
Guarantees$415,000
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$218,562
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$165,969
Memberships and Dues$27,188
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$23,000
Medical Expenses and Insurance$5,940
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$70,619,863$35,569,091+$35.1M
FY2024$60,254,554$36,255,479+$24.0M
FY2023$55,996,986$26,991,735+$29.0M
FY2022$59,528,666$24,600,151+$34.9M
FY2021$25,160,509$17,263,326+$7.9M
FY2020$42,688,228$21,745,037+$20.9M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign spend on Men's Basketball?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball reported $35,569,091 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball generate?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball reported $70,619,863 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $35.1M.