University of Wisconsin-Madison Wrestling Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison's Wrestling program reported $370K in revenue and $1.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.5M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $236K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 18th overall in total expenses (17th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. University of Wisconsin-Madison competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$370,343
Total Expenses
$1,901,607
Net
-$1,531,264

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$236,466
Ticket Sales$61,399
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$50,750
Contributions$13,288
NCAA Distributions$8,440

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$705,276
Athletic Student Aid$504,243
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$369,200
Team Travel$101,428
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$71,732
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$52,827
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$51,909
Recruiting$17,387
Game Expenses$12,974
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$7,938
Other Operating Expenses$4,305
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,013
Memberships and Dues$375
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$370,343$1,901,607-$1.5M
FY2024$330,519$1,825,392-$1.5M
FY2023$338,178$1,762,615-$1.4M
FY2022$307,706$1,510,267-$1.2M
FY2021$283,851$1,983,203-$1.7M
FY2020$706,329$3,233,984-$2.5M

University of Wisconsin-Madison Wrestling — Financial Context

The Badgers' wrestling program operated at a $1.5M deficit in FY2025, generating $370K in revenue — led by $236K in Direct Institutional Support — against $1.9M in expenses, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $705K. At $1.9M in total spending, Wisconsin ranks 18th among the 28 FBS programs that sponsor wrestling and 17th among Power Four schools, operating well below the FBS average of $2.7M. Expenses have held relatively steady in recent years, ranging from $1.8M to $1.9M across FY2023–FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Wisconsin-Madison spend on Wrestling?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Wrestling reported $1,901,607 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $705,276.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 18th overall in total expenses (17th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is University of Wisconsin-Madison Wrestling funded?
Like most Power Four Wrestling programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.