In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Women's Basketball program reported $2.3M in revenue and $7.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.8M. The program generated $2.3M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $990K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 22nd overall in total expenses (21st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $989,554 |
| Ticket Sales | $365,914 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $238,166 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $196,028 |
| NCAA Distributions | $156,950 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $109,008 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $108,321 |
| Media Rights | $75,000 |
| In-Kind | $25,301 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $731 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,397,059 |
| Team Travel | $1,235,505 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $611,501 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $596,077 |
| Recruiting | $354,039 |
| Game Expenses | $333,796 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $232,102 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $191,772 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $166,000 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $165,975 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $162,178 |
| Guarantees | $160,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $145,383 |
| Severance Payments | $131,673 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $83,720 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $56,482 |
| Memberships and Dues | $14,413 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $7,425 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $6,185 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $1,048 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,264,973 | $7,052,333 | -$4.8M |
| FY2024 | $7,381,270 | $13,131,952 | -$5.8M |
| FY2023 | $3,676,894 | $12,250,224 | -$8.6M |
| FY2022 | $9,898,454 | $9,987,193 | -$89K |
| FY2021 | $1,609,209 | $7,152,270 | -$5.5M |
| FY2020 | $1,710,498 | $9,385,734 | -$7.7M |
The Illinois women's basketball program operated at a $4.8M deficit in FY2025, with $7.1M in expenses outpacing $2.3M in revenue, the latter driven primarily by $990K in contributions. At $7.1M, the program's spending ranks 22nd among 78 FBS schools and sits well above the FBS average of $5.2M, though it represents a dramatic reduction from a peak of $13.1M in FY2024. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the program's single largest cost at $2.4M.
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