Western Michigan University (WMU) Tennis Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s Tennis program reported $102K in revenue and $915K in expenses, for a net deficit of $813K. The largest revenue source was Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income at $30K. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Western Michigan University ranks 54th overall in total expenses (15th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$101,988
Total Expenses
$914,694
Net
-$812,706

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$29,524
Contributions$29,300
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$18,000
Other Operating Revenue$13,989
Guarantees$4,600
Sports Camp Revenues$3,355
NCAA Distributions$3,220

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$389,381
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$311,883
Team Travel$61,453
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$60,658
Game Expenses$32,629
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$20,123
Recruiting$19,247
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$6,279
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,852
Other Operating Expenses$3,763
Sports Camp Expenses$2,408
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,520
Memberships and Dues$1,498
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$101,988$914,694-$813K
FY2024$69,919$897,761-$828K
FY2023$61,882$915,261-$853K
FY2022$39,091$812,772-$774K
FY2021$13,960$752,157-$738K
FY2020$26,983$842,633-$816K

Western Michigan University Tennis — Financial Context

Western Michigan's tennis program operated at an $813K deficit in FY2025, generating just $102K in revenue — led by $30K from athletics restricted endowment and investment income — against $915K in expenses. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest cost at $389K, accounting for roughly 42% of total expenditures. At $915K in total expenses, the Broncos rank 54th among 73 FBS programs and 16th among 32 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $1.8M while maintaining relatively stable costs over the past three years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Michigan University spend on Tennis?
Western Michigan University Tennis reported $914,694 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $389,381.
How does Western Michigan University Tennis spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Western Michigan University ranks 54th overall in total expenses (15th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M.
How is Western Michigan University Tennis funded?
Like most Group of Five Tennis programs, Western Michigan University funds Tennis primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.