Western Michigan University (WMU) Athletics Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s athletics department reported $41.9M in total revenues and $44.9M in total expenses, resulting in a net deficit of $3.0M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC. Financial data for Western Michigan University is available in this dataset from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$41,934,267
Total Expenses
$44,910,138
Net
-$2,975,871

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FY2025 Revenue & Expenses by Sport

SportRevenueExpenses
Football$6,218,580$11,649,451
Men's Basketball$989,031$2,397,839
Women's Basketball$197,075$1,738,437
Other Sports$3,392,957$11,260,009

Individual Sport Financial Pages

SportRevenue FY2025Expenses FY2025
Football$6,218,580$11,795,493
Men's Basketball$989,031$2,398,421
Women's Basketball$197,075$1,757,385
Baseball$179,605$961,804
Soccer$488,370$2,066,492
Volleyball$241,741$1,088,088
Softball$124,657$1,022,448
Tennis$101,988$914,694
Golf$116,744$453,327
Ice Hockey$2,142,922$3,477,123
Gymnastics$98,754$816,091
Track and Field$41,104$1,052,882
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.

Recent Financial Trends

Fiscal YearTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesNet
FY2025$41,934,267$44,910,138-$3.0M
FY2024$39,763,357$40,487,397-$724K
FY2023$41,215,879$41,235,356-$19K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does Western Michigan University athletics generate?
In FY2025, Western Michigan University reported $41.9M in total athletics revenues according to NCAA MFRS filings.
How much does Western Michigan University spend on athletics?
In FY2025, Western Michigan University reported $44.9M in total athletics expenses according to NCAA MFRS filings.
Does Western Michigan University athletics run a surplus or deficit?
In FY2025, Western Michigan University athletics reported a net deficit of $3.0M.