Colorado State University (CSU) Track and Field Finances FY2024

Colorado State University (CSU) Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2024, Colorado State University (CSU)'s Track and Field program reported $342K in revenue and $3.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.7M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $172K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Colorado State University ranks 43rd overall in total expenses (4th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Colorado State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2024 Overview

Total Revenue

$342,138

Total Expenses

$3,010,217

Net

-$2,668,079

FY2024 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Contributions	$172,056
Indirect Institutional Support	$74,588
Sports Camp Revenues	$60,958
NCAA Distributions	$16,084
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income	$15,706
Guarantees	$2,746

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$1,290,762
Team Travel	$601,450
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$550,792
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$249,312
Indirect Institutional Support	$74,588
Recruiting	$63,660
Other Operating Expenses	$63,478
Game Expenses	$28,484
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$21,016
Sports Camp Expenses	$20,624
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$14,596
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$13,913
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$9,934
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion	$7,608

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$1,290,762

Team Travel

$601,450

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$550,792

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$249,312

Indirect Institutional Support

$74,588

Recruiting

$63,660

Other Operating Expenses

$63,478

Game Expenses

$28,484

Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$21,016

Sports Camp Expenses

$20,624

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$14,596

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$13,913

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$9,934

Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion

$7,608

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2024	$342,138	$3,010,217	-$2.7M
FY2023	$226,010	$2,714,421	-$2.5M
FY2022	$143,052	$2,656,327	-$2.5M
FY2021	$78,426	$2,120,611	-$2.0M
FY2020	$102,475	$2,089,345	-$2.0M
FY2019	$147,626	$2,312,435	-$2.2M

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2024

$342,138

$3,010,217

-$2.7M

FY2023

$226,010

$2,714,421

-$2.5M

FY2022

$143,052

$2,656,327

-$2.5M

FY2021

$78,426

$2,120,611

-$2.0M

FY2020

$102,475

$2,089,345

-$2.0M

FY2019

$147,626

$2,312,435

-$2.2M

Colorado State University Track and Field — Financial Context

Track and Field at Colorado State operated at a $2.7M deficit in FY2024, with $3.0M in expenses dwarfing the program's $342K in revenue, of which contributions accounted for the largest share at $172K. Athletic student aid was the program's single largest cost driver at $1.3M, representing roughly 43% of total expenses. At $3.0M, the Rams rank 43rd among 77 FBS programs in track and field spending and 4th among Group of Five schools, while remaining below the FBS average of $3.9M despite expenses climbing from $2.1M in FY2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Colorado State University spend on Track and Field?

Colorado State University Track and Field reported $3,010,217 in total expenses in FY2024. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,290,762.

How does Colorado State University Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Colorado State University ranks 43rd overall in total expenses (4th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M.

How is Colorado State University Track and Field funded?

Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Colorado State University funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.