Western Michigan University (WMU) Gymnastics Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s Gymnastics program reported $99K in revenue and $816K in expenses, for a net deficit of $717K. Like most Group of Five Gymnastics programs, Western Michigan University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Western Michigan University ranks 31st overall in total expenses (7th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.5M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$98,754
Total Expenses
$816,091
Net
-$717,337

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$34,951
Contributions$34,000
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$18,000
Ticket Sales$6,530
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$3,314
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,369
In-Kind$590

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$387,882
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$224,511
Team Travel$73,980
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$51,842
Sports Camp Expenses$34,485
Recruiting$12,389
Game Expenses$12,002
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$5,859
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$5,390
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$5,199
Memberships and Dues$2,503
Other Operating Expenses$49
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$98,754$816,091-$717K
FY2024$65,373$798,864-$733K
FY2023$83,704$773,337-$690K
FY2022$65,283$699,659-$634K
FY2021$2,360$593,764-$591K
FY2020$21,186$675,651-$654K

Western Michigan University Gymnastics — Financial Context

Western Michigan's gymnastics program operated at a $717K deficit in FY2025, generating just $99K in revenue against $816K in expenses, with sports camp revenues leading the income side at $35K. Athletic student aid represented the program's largest single cost at $388K, accounting for nearly half of all expenditures. At $816K in total expenses, the program ranks 31st out of 34 FBS gymnastics programs and sits well below the FBS average of $2.5M, though costs have steadily climbed from $594K in FY2021 to their current level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Michigan University spend on Gymnastics?
Western Michigan University Gymnastics reported $816,091 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $387,882.
How does Western Michigan University Gymnastics spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Western Michigan University ranks 31st overall in total expenses (7th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.5M.
How is Western Michigan University Gymnastics funded?
Like most Group of Five Gymnastics programs, Western Michigan University funds Gymnastics primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.