In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Tennis program reported $582K in revenue and $3.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.6M. The largest revenue source was Sports Camp Revenues at $200K. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 9th overall in total expenses (9th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.8M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $199,623 |
| Contributions | $162,151 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $143,503 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $28,801 |
| In-Kind | $23,584 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $17,286 |
| NCAA Distributions | $4,492 |
| Ticket Sales | $1,978 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $181 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $958,685 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $570,833 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $302,476 |
| Team Travel | $234,622 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $165,656 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $142,726 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $138,556 |
| Game Expenses | $116,800 |
| Recruiting | $109,256 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $98,898 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $98,670 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $76,077 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $48,356 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $41,271 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $38,436 |
| Memberships and Dues | $18,768 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $9,140 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,876 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $581,599 | $3,171,102 | -$2.6M |
| FY2024 | $834,158 | $5,514,657 | -$4.7M |
| FY2023 | $1,501,792 | $5,096,838 | -$3.6M |
| FY2022 | $894,208 | $4,381,525 | -$3.5M |
| FY2021 | $529,212 | $3,478,848 | -$2.9M |
| FY2020 | $846,984 | $4,255,699 | -$3.4M |
The Illini tennis program operates at a $2.6M deficit, generating $582K in revenue against $3.2M in expenses, with sports camp revenues serving as the top income source at $200K. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $959K, driving total expenses to nearly double the FBS average of $1.8M and ranking Illinois 9th most expensive among all 73 FBS tennis programs. Notably, FY2025 expenses of $3.2M represent a significant pullback from recent years, down sharply from a peak of $5.5M in FY2024.
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