In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Track and Field program reported $561K in revenue and $6.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.4M. The largest revenue source was Direct State or Other Government Support at $211K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 20th overall in total expenses (20th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. 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 | $211,340 |
| Contributions | $187,228 |
| NCAA Distributions | $68,960 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $41,596 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $30,308 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $18,000 |
| In-Kind | $2,428 |
| Ticket Sales | $950 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $188 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,451,511 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,232,917 |
| Team Travel | $642,315 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $464,142 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $419,573 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $373,709 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $280,401 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $259,532 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $216,098 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $210,000 |
| Game Expenses | $172,276 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $123,518 |
| Recruiting | $96,417 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $26,230 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $11,700 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,155 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $560,998 | $5,981,494 | -$5.4M |
| FY2024 | $1,440,909 | $9,810,366 | -$8.4M |
| FY2023 | $428,414 | $8,668,341 | -$8.2M |
| FY2022 | $295,269 | $6,354,658 | -$6.1M |
| FY2021 | $397,534 | $5,822,355 | -$5.4M |
| FY2020 | $303,127 | $5,335,945 | -$5.0M |
The Fighting Illini's Track and Field program operated at a $5.4M deficit in FY2025, with $6.0M in expenses dwarfing $561K in revenue, the latter led by $211K in Direct State or Other Government Support. At $6.0M, the program's spending ranks 20th among 77 FBS schools and sits well above the FBS average of $3.9M, reflecting a Power Four investment level. Expenses have fluctuated significantly over recent years, peaking at $9.8M in FY2024 before declining sharply to $6.0M in FY2025, though the program's largest single cost
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