In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $989K in revenue and $2.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.4M. The largest revenue source was Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships at $383K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Western Michigan University ranks 76th overall in total expenses (34th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $382,650 |
| Guarantees | $303,000 |
| Contributions | $141,650 |
| Ticket Sales | $109,311 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $29,911 |
| In-Kind | $10,936 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $8,353 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $2,900 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $320 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,000,503 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $436,164 |
| Team Travel | $388,991 |
| Game Expenses | $170,939 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $98,928 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $70,704 |
| Recruiting | $57,092 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $45,628 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $44,614 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $42,066 |
| Guarantees | $36,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,675 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,645 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,275 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $615 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $582 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $989,031 | $2,398,421 | -$1.4M |
| FY2024 | $621,655 | $2,277,480 | -$1.7M |
| FY2023 | $681,680 | $2,159,786 | -$1.5M |
| FY2022 | $685,632 | $1,577,116 | -$891K |
| FY2021 | $359,627 | $1,210,588 | -$851K |
| FY2020 | $440,637 | $2,204,126 | -$1.8M |
The men's basketball program generated $989K in total revenue in FY2025, led by $383K from royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships, while spending $2.4M resulted in a $1.4M deficit for the year. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for the largest share of expenses at $1.0M, driving a program that ranked 76th out of 78 FBS schools in total spending — well below the FBS average of $10.2M. Expenses have grown steadily from $1.2M in FY2021 to $2.4M in FY2025, reflecting a notable upward investment
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