Western Michigan University (WMU) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s Football program reported $6.2M in revenue and $11.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.6M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$6,218,580
Total Expenses
$11,795,493
Net
-$5,576,913

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Guarantees$3,600,000
Ticket Sales$903,264
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$684,640
Football Bowl Revenues$354,300
Contributions$294,559
In-Kind$144,057
Direct Institutional Support$104,016
Sports Camp Revenues$68,027
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$63,525
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$2,192

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$3,250,882
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,670,536
Guarantees$825,000
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$784,926
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$775,575
Team Travel$688,265
Football Bowl Expenses$580,706
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$565,330
Recruiting$563,225
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$321,593
Game Expenses$307,341
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$234,425
Sports Camp Expenses$69,054
Other Operating Expenses$66,065
Medical Expenses and Insurance$61,785
Memberships and Dues$30,785
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$6,218,580$11,795,493-$5.6M
FY2024$4,137,876$9,231,882-$5.1M
FY2023$3,722,817$9,804,685-$6.1M
FY2022$4,545,572$9,257,649-$4.7M
FY2021$681,295$5,951,641-$5.3M
FY2020$4,049,788$9,346,842-$5.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Michigan University spend on Football?
Western Michigan University Football reported $11,795,493 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Western Michigan University Football generate?
Western Michigan University Football reported $6,218,580 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Western Michigan University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Western Michigan University Football reported a net deficit of $5.6M.