In fiscal year 2025, Florida State University (FSU)'s Football program reported $90.6M in revenue and $85.4M in expenses, for a net surplus of $5.2M. The program generated $90.6M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $38.2M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Florida State University ranks 4th overall in total expenses (4th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. Florida State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $38,183,302 |
| Ticket Sales | $23,622,902 |
| Media Rights | $17,815,592 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $6,297,429 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $4,058,273 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $388,887 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $244,166 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $21,648,224 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $17,940,007 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $14,416,594 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $7,757,276 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $4,384,325 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,058,273 |
| Team Travel | $3,392,272 |
| Game Expenses | $3,343,660 |
| Guarantees | $2,000,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $1,509,040 |
| Recruiting | $1,414,231 |
| Severance Payments | $1,234,161 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,125,161 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $536,083 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $422,600 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $139,253 |
| Memberships and Dues | $55,718 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $90,610,551 | $85,376,878 | +$5.2M |
| FY2024 | $90,934,841 | $61,109,773 | +$29.8M |
| FY2023 | $91,476,275 | $75,646,762 | +$15.8M |
| FY2022 | $77,804,570 | $54,558,109 | +$23.2M |
| FY2021 | $57,440,441 | $36,751,494 | +$20.7M |
| FY2020 | $71,102,595 | $67,663,922 | +$3.4M |
Generating $90.6M in revenue against $85.4M in expenses, the Seminoles' football program posted a $5.2M surplus in FY2025, with contributions leading revenue at $38.2M and Fundraising, Marketing and Promotion representing the largest expense category at $21.6M. Florida State ranks 4th in expenses among all 78 FBS programs tracked, spending more than double the FBS average of $36.5M. The program's expense trajectory has been notably volatile, swinging from $36.8M in FY2021 to a peak of $85.4M in FY2025, reflecting significant and accelerating investment in the
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