In fiscal year 2024, Colorado State University (CSU)'s Football program reported $21.7M in revenue and $31.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $9.7M. The program generated $21.7M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $7.5M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Colorado State University ranks 40th overall in total expenses (1st of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Colorado State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $7,488,479 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $5,021,868 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,725,107 |
| Media Rights | $2,245,232 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $1,664,827 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $858,711 |
| Guarantees | $206,043 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $153,585 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $134,649 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $69,340 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $60,675 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $22,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $10,871,103 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,190,670 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,516,119 |
| Game Expenses | $2,237,289 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,640,571 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,259,819 |
| Team Travel | $1,126,467 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,030,478 |
| Severance Payments | $931,306 |
| Recruiting | $802,407 |
| Guarantees | $700,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $420,960 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $259,144 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $172,056 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $153,585 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $24,253 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $19,997 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $21,650,516 | $31,356,224 | -$9.7M |
| FY2023 | $22,073,064 | $29,782,795 | -$7.7M |
| FY2022 | $20,722,087 | $30,924,749 | -$10.2M |
| FY2021 | $6,889,906 | $25,895,035 | -$19.0M |
| FY2020 | $15,666,853 | $26,626,424 | -$11.0M |
| FY2019 | $20,119,185 | $24,366,276 | -$4.2M |
The football program generated $21.7M in revenue in FY2024, led by $7.5M in contributions, while $31.4M in expenses produced a $9.7M deficit — with athletic facilities debt service, leases, and rental fees alone accounting for $10.9M of that spending. At $31.4M in total expenses, the program ranks 40th among 78 FBS programs and 2nd among 37 Group of Five programs, sitting below the FBS average of $36.5M. Expenses have climbed roughly 29% since FY2019's $24.4M, with the most recent three-year range holding between $29
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