In fiscal year 2025, University of Iowa's Men's Basketball program reported $16.7M in revenue and $13.3M in expenses, for a net surplus of $3.4M. The program generated $16.7M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $6.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Iowa ranks 27th overall in total expenses (26th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Iowa competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $6,600,001 |
| NCAA Distributions | $3,199,422 |
| Ticket Sales | $2,834,456 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $2,198,923 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $440,462 |
| Guarantees | $350,000 |
| In-Kind | $317,388 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $252,875 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $224,797 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $191,505 |
| Contributions | $116,479 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,333,640 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $2,198,923 |
| Team Travel | $1,223,109 |
| Game Expenses | $893,130 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $819,362 |
| Guarantees | $718,000 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $649,583 |
| Recruiting | $547,144 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $295,213 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $209,085 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $124,850 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $119,580 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $79,235 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $55,246 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $24,597 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,552 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $16,726,308 | $13,292,249 | +$3.4M |
| FY2024 | $12,305,057 | $11,424,802 | +$880K |
| FY2023 | $12,597,994 | $10,693,231 | +$1.9M |
| FY2022 | $12,386,660 | $10,277,054 | +$2.1M |
| FY2021 | $4,538,529 | $7,174,148 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $9,313,507 | $8,857,034 | +$456K |
Powered largely by $6.6 million in media rights revenue, the Hawkeyes' men's basketball program generated $16.7 million in total revenue against $13.3 million in expenses in FY2025, producing a $3.4 million surplus. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $5.3 million, contributing to an expense total that ranks 27th among 78 FBS programs and sits well above the $10.2 million FBS average. Program spending has grown steadily over recent years, rising from $10.3 million in FY2022 to $13.3 million in F
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