University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Track and Field Financial Data

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

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.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$560,998
Total Expenses
$5,981,494
Net
-$5,420,496

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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$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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Track and Field — Financial Context

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign spend on Track and Field?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Track and Field reported $5,981,494 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,451,511.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
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.
How is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Track and Field funded?
Like most Power Four Track and Field programs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.