Missouri athletics’ annual reporting of revenues and expenses provides a glimpse into the inner workings of a department dealing with massive amounts of money.
Over the course of the fiscal year 2022, which ran from July 2021 to June 2022, MU saw over $141.1 million in athletic revenues.
After expenses, the school reported athletics brought in a $15.5 million surplus. That’s an increase from 2021, when MU reported a net loss of nearly $3.5 million
The Tribune obtained the most recent revenues and expenses report, through an open records request. Here’s what to know about the numbers, along with how the department’s figures have bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
What sports brought in the most profit after expenses?
Football: $9,562,106
Men’s basketball: $1,959,102
Women’s basketball: -$3,563,141
Other sports: -19,815,582
Non-program specific: $27,393,415
What sports take in the most revenue before expenses?
Football: $42,370,252
Men’s basketball: $12,245,252
Women’s basketball: $511,472
Other sports: $1,824,372
Non-program specific: $84,205,038
Which sports cost the most?
Football: $32,808,146
Men’s basketball: $10,286,792
Women’s basketball: $4,074,613
Other sports: $21,639,954
Non-program specific: $56,811,623
How did ticket sales figures bounce back after dropping due to pandemic-impacted attendance for FY 2021?
FY 2019: $16,225,689
FY 2020: $16,124,731
FY 2021: $3,574,357
FY 2022: $13,929,479
How much did MU spend on recruiting?
Football: $1,215,934
Men’s basketball: $329,224
Women’s basketball: $75,705
Other sports: $485,788
How much more is MU spending on football recruiting over the last several years?
FY 2019: $852,024
FY 2020 $621,334
FY 2021 $175,008
FY 2022 $$1,215,934
How much did Missouri spend on coaching salaries, benefits and bonuses?
Football: $10,193,980
Men’s basketball: $4,609,115
Women’s basketball: $1,370,125
Other sports: $5,899,295
What about MU’s spending on support staff?
Football: $3,831,246
Men’s basketball: $639,817
Women’s basketball: $399,897
Other sports: $1,026,185
Non-program specific: $17,853,809
How much did each sport receive in contributions?
Football: $7,132,361
Men’s basketball: $1,690,955
Women’s basketball: $226,335
Other sports: $447,645
Non-program specific: $20,015,148
How much did Missouri receive from its media rights?
Football: $14,720,000
Men’s basketball: $4,097,779
Women’s basketball: $0
Other sports: $0
Non-program specific: $17,931,724
How have Missouri’s revenue and expenses changed through the years?
2012 revenues: $50,719,665 (From USA Today database)
2012 expenses: $66,980,889 (USAT)
FY 2022 revenues: $141,157,028
FY 2022 expenses: $125,621,128
The summary of MU’s 2022 NCAA financial report can be seen below.
2022 NCAA Financial Report MU | PDF | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Revenue