In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Soccer program reported $242K in revenue and $2.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.5M. The largest revenue source was Direct State or Other Government Support at $100K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 37th overall in total expenses (30th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M. 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 | $100,473 |
| Contributions | $55,080 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $31,851 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $28,650 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $21,738 |
| In-Kind | $3,759 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $986,953 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $724,003 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $173,420 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $131,571 |
| Team Travel | $122,424 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $118,190 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $105,637 |
| Recruiting | $96,827 |
| Severance Payments | $91,667 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $76,184 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $50,163 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $45,015 |
| Game Expenses | $39,662 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $3,540 |
| Guarantees | $2,000 |
| Memberships and Dues | $151 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $241,551 | $2,767,407 | -$2.5M |
| FY2024 | $377,798 | $4,029,314 | -$3.7M |
| FY2023 | $487,582 | $4,217,632 | -$3.7M |
| FY2022 | $412,442 | $3,185,462 | -$2.8M |
| FY2021 | $302,448 | $2,608,582 | -$2.3M |
| FY2020 | $340,344 | $3,124,184 | -$2.8M |
The Illinois soccer program generated $242K in revenue in FY2025, with its largest source being $100K in direct state or government support, while expenses reached $2.8M — led by $987K in athletic student aid — resulting in a $2.5M deficit. Expenses have declined notably from a peak of $4.2M in FY2023, with FY2025 representing the program's lowest spending level since FY2021. At $2.8M, Illinois ranks 37th among 78 FBS programs in soccer expenses and sits just below the FBS average of $2.9M.
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