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Clemson University Football
NCAA MFRS · ACC · FY2017–FY2025
FY2025 Revenue$89,135,700
FY2025 Expenses$82,950,764
FY2025 Net+$6,184,936
In fiscal year 2025, Clemson University's Football program reported $89.1M in revenue and $83.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $6.2M. Clemson University competes in the ACC.
Year-over-Year Trend
RevenueExpenses
FY2025 Revenue Sources
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $33,902,892 | 38.0% |
| Media Rights | $25,736,027 | 28.9% |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $9,922,000 | 11.1% |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $7,000,380 | 7.9% |
| Guarantees | $5,000,000 | 5.6% |
| Direct Institutional Support | $2,051,113 | 2.3% |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,970,000 | 2.2% |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,428,506 | 1.6% |
| NCAA Distributions | $838,178 | 0.9% |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $594,971 | 0.7% |
| Contributions | $506,982 | 0.6% |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $100,147 | 0.1% |
| In-Kind | $62,294 | 0.1% |
| Other Operating Revenue | $22,210 | 0.0% |
FY2025 Expense Breakdown
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $21,562,594 | 26.0% |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $13,971,452 | 16.8% |
| Other Operating Expenses | $7,407,425 | 8.9% |
| Athletic Student Aid | $6,359,947 | 7.7% |
| Game Expenses | $4,471,900 | 5.4% |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $3,608,778 | 4.4% |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $3,365,976 | 4.1% |
| Recruiting | $3,237,985 | 3.9% |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $3,140,057 | 3.8% |
| Team Travel | $3,081,461 | 3.7% |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $2,036,547 | 2.5% |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,814,040 | 2.2% |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $1,727,539 | 2.1% |
| Guarantees | $1,725,000 | 2.1% |
| Severance Payments | $1,660,803 | 2.0% |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,086,733 | 1.3% |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $879,060 | 1.1% |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $833,830 | 1.0% |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $761,471 | 0.9% |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $202,939 | 0.2% |
| Memberships and Dues | $15,227 | 0.0% |
History
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $89,135,700 | $82,950,764 | +$6.2M |
| FY2024 | $87,188,268 | $67,787,017 | +$19.4M |
| FY2023 | $76,869,491 | $66,770,955 | +$10.1M |
| FY2022 | $70,595,742 | $54,915,721 | +$15.7M |
| FY2021 | $44,747,085 | $47,981,806 | -$3.2M |
| FY2020 | $65,104,614 | $55,990,849 | +$9.1M |
| FY2019 | $62,631,188 | $55,734,030 | +$6.9M |
| FY2018 | $53,865,278 | $46,283,756 | +$7.6M |
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.
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