Florida State University (FSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Florida State University (FSU)'s Golf program reported $1.8M in revenue and $3.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.8M. The program generated $1.8M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $1.1M. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Florida State University ranks 7th overall in total expenses (6th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. Florida State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,824,205
Total Expenses
$3,597,975
Net
-$1,773,770

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$1,130,430
Direct Institutional Support$624,696
NCAA Distributions$62,336
Other Operating Revenue$6,743

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$891,184
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$816,070
Athletic Student Aid$409,626
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$400,825
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$368,824
Team Travel$282,608
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$146,272
Recruiting$91,541
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$67,822
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$64,890
Game Expenses$36,381
Other Operating Expenses$16,466
Medical Expenses and Insurance$5,112
Memberships and Dues$354
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$1,824,205$3,597,975-$1.8M
FY2024$1,164,222$3,265,311-$2.1M
FY2023$1,740,426$3,522,745-$1.8M
FY2022$1,472,359$2,882,038-$1.4M
FY2021$1,544,307$3,567,389-$2.0M
FY2020$1,323,618$2,305,373-$982K

Florida State University Golf — Financial Context

Ranked 7th in expenses among 76 FBS golf programs, Florida State's $3.6M in FY2025 spending far exceeds the FBS average of $2.0M, reflecting a sustained commitment to elite-level investment that has held above $3.3M in four of the last five years. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's largest expense at $891K, while contributions of $1.1M drive the majority of the program's $1.8M in total revenue. The resulting $1.8M operating deficit underscores how heavily the Seminoles rely on donor support to fund one of college golf's most resource-intensive programs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Florida State University spend on Golf?
Florida State University Golf reported $3,597,975 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $891,184.
How does Florida State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Florida State University ranks 7th overall in total expenses (6th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Florida State University Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, Florida State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.