In fiscal year 2025, University of Iowa's Baseball program reported $634K in revenue and $3.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.8M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $167K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of Iowa ranks 31st overall in total expenses (30th of 39 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. University of Iowa competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $166,899 |
| In-Kind | $145,736 |
| Ticket Sales | $128,387 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $100,782 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $66,903 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $10,000 |
| Guarantees | $8,000 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $7,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,150,467 |
| Team Travel | $510,166 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $482,890 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $291,213 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $205,154 |
| Game Expenses | $188,630 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $144,412 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $133,847 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $90,722 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $53,381 |
| Recruiting | $52,805 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $51,822 |
| Severance Payments | $32,538 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $15,581 |
| Guarantees | $15,000 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $3,500 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,279 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $633,707 | $3,423,407 | -$2.8M |
| FY2024 | $493,146 | $3,244,621 | -$2.8M |
| FY2023 | $1,675,612 | $4,452,163 | -$2.8M |
| FY2022 | $687,465 | $3,246,378 | -$2.6M |
| FY2021 | $275,373 | $2,223,448 | -$1.9M |
| FY2020 | $237,183 | $2,439,791 | -$2.2M |
The baseball program operated at a $2.8M deficit in FY2025, generating $634K in revenue — led by $167K in contributions — against $3.4M in expenses, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $1.2M. Despite running a deficit, Iowa's $3.4M expense total actually falls below the FBS average of $3.8M, ranking 31st out of 71 FBS programs in spending. Expenses have fluctuated notably over recent years, peaking at $4.5M in FY2023 before pulling back to more moderate levels in FY2024 and FY2025.
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