In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Wrestling program reported $271K in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.8M. The largest revenue source was Direct State or Other Government Support at $131K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks 15th overall in total expenses (14th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. 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 | $130,596 |
| Contributions | $72,675 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $29,404 |
| Ticket Sales | $22,990 |
| In-Kind | $10,838 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $2,844 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $1,625 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $627,479 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $354,435 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $185,380 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $134,695 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $126,276 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $124,794 |
| Team Travel | $109,747 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $91,506 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $72,251 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $72,154 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $61,943 |
| Recruiting | $39,789 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $35,445 |
| Game Expenses | $31,897 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $11,315 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,680 |
| Memberships and Dues | $634 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $270,972 | $2,081,420 | -$1.8M |
| FY2024 | $1,322,814 | $3,739,097 | -$2.4M |
| FY2023 | $784,860 | $3,413,363 | -$2.6M |
| FY2022 | $704,740 | $2,773,267 | -$2.1M |
| FY2021 | $483,286 | $2,169,391 | -$1.7M |
| FY2020 | $596,802 | $2,796,299 | -$2.2M |
The Illinois wrestling program operates at a $1.8M deficit, generating just $271K in revenue in FY2025 — with Direct State or Other Government Support accounting for nearly half of that total at $131K. Expenses reached $2.1M, led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $627K, though that figure represents a significant drop from a recent peak of $3.7M in FY2024, placing the program 15th out of 28 FBS wrestling programs by spending. At $2.1M, Illinois currently spends below the FBS average of $2.7M and ranks 14th among the 20 Power Four schools that sponsor
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