Colorado State University (CSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2024, Colorado State University (CSU)'s Golf program reported $322K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.3M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $196K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Colorado State University ranks 43rd overall in total expenses (5th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Colorado State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2024 Overview

Total Revenue
$321,946
Total Expenses
$1,653,163
Net
-$1,331,217

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FY2024 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$196,239
Other Operating Revenue$68,273
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$49,097
Sports Camp Revenues$8,025
Indirect Institutional Support$312

FY2024 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$549,768
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$451,149
Team Travel$270,564
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$117,245
Recruiting$55,747
Game Expenses$53,746
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$51,660
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$48,283
Other Operating Expenses$25,178
Medical Expenses and Insurance$11,556
Memberships and Dues$9,880
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$7,864
Indirect Institutional Support$312
Sports Camp Expenses$211
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$321,946$1,653,163-$1.3M
FY2023$213,837$1,525,238-$1.3M
FY2022$228,105$1,391,529-$1.2M
FY2021$145,442$1,157,186-$1.0M
FY2020$241,534$1,336,242-$1.1M
FY2019$428,095$1,389,999-$962K

Colorado State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $322K in total revenue in FY2024, with contributions accounting for the largest share at $196K, while expenses reached $1.7M — producing a deficit of approximately $1.3M. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $550K, driving costs that, while below the FBS average of $2.0M, have climbed steadily from $1.2M in FY2021. At $1.7M in total spending, Colorado State ranks 43rd among 76 FBS programs and 6th among 35 Group of Five schools in golf expenditures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Colorado State University spend on Golf?
Colorado State University Golf reported $1,653,163 in total expenses in FY2024. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $549,768.
How does Colorado State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Colorado State University ranks 43rd overall in total expenses (5th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Colorado State University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Colorado State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.