Colorado State University (CSU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Pac-12 · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

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. Colorado State University competes in the Pac-12. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2024 Overview

Total Revenue
$21,650,516
Total Expenses
$31,356,224
Net
-$9,705,708

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FY2024 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2024 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colorado State University spend on Football?
Colorado State University Football reported $31,356,224 in total expenses in FY2024 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Colorado State University Football generate?
Colorado State University Football reported $21,650,516 in total revenue in FY2024 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Colorado State University Football profitable?
In FY2024, Colorado State University Football reported a net deficit of $9.7M.