Florida State University (FSU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · ACC · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

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. Florida State University competes in the ACC. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$90,610,551
Total Expenses
$85,376,878
Net
+$5,233,673

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$422,600
Medical Expenses and Insurance$139,253
Memberships and Dues$55,718
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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Florida State University spend on Football?
Florida State University Football reported $85,376,878 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Florida State University Football generate?
Florida State University Football reported $90,610,551 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Florida State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Florida State University Football reported a net surplus of $5.2M.