In fiscal year 2025, University of Iowa's Wrestling program reported $3.0M in revenue and $6.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.9M. The program generated $3.0M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $1.9M. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, University of Iowa ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 20 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. University of Iowa competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $1,863,519 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $287,133 |
| Contributions | $218,824 |
| In-Kind | $153,538 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $123,469 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $121,708 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $91,000 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $70,650 |
| Guarantees | $38,963 |
| Media Rights | $37,500 |
| NCAA Distributions | $20,640 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $4,411 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,216,707 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $968,445 |
| Team Travel | $508,266 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $337,956 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $263,614 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $257,601 |
| Game Expenses | $250,575 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $245,163 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $212,083 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $182,564 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $155,324 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $112,876 |
| Recruiting | $87,111 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $73,993 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $72,218 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $12,331 |
| Memberships and Dues | $6,167 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3,031,355 | $5,962,994 | -$2.9M |
| FY2024 | $2,822,529 | $5,461,418 | -$2.6M |
| FY2023 | $2,729,910 | $4,424,928 | -$1.7M |
| FY2022 | $1,870,820 | $2,981,066 | -$1.1M |
| FY2021 | $753,682 | $2,633,177 | -$1.9M |
| FY2020 | $1,802,531 | $2,431,661 | -$629K |
Ticket sales of $1.9M drive the bulk of Iowa Wrestling's $3.0M in revenue, yet expenses of $6.0M — anchored by $2.2M in coaching compensation — leave the program with a $2.9M deficit. Those expenses rank 2nd among all 28 FBS wrestling programs and more than double the FBS average of $2.7M, reflecting a sustained investment in the sport that has seen costs climb from $2.4M in FY2020 to $6.0M in FY2025.
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