In fiscal year 2025, Kansas State University (KSU)'s Baseball program reported $1.5M in revenue and $3.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.9M. The program generated $1.5M in total revenue, led by Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) at $1.0M. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Kansas State University ranks 32nd overall in total expenses (31st of 39 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Kansas State University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $1,016,873 |
| Ticket Sales | $342,468 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $92,498 |
| Contributions | $57,674 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $25,753 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $6,165 |
| Guarantees | $1,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,174,636 |
| Team Travel | $808,617 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $465,328 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $256,883 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $123,148 |
| Game Expenses | $110,154 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $109,589 |
| Recruiting | $90,185 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $69,464 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $69,464 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $32,023 |
| Guarantees | $26,971 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $25,645 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $18,720 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $17,162 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $7,907 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $2,662 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,542,431 | $3,408,558 | -$1.9M |
| FY2024 | $831,159 | $3,782,766 | -$3.0M |
| FY2023 | $265,120 | $3,104,904 | -$2.8M |
| FY2022 | $194,260 | $2,596,853 | -$2.4M |
| FY2021 | $129,632 | $2,764,696 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $19,317 | $2,071,039 | -$2.1M |
The Big 12 baseball program generated $1.5M in revenue in FY2025, leaning heavily on conference distributions ($1.0M) to offset $3.4M in total expenses, resulting in a $1.9M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest cost at $1.2M, accounting for more than one-third of total spending. At $3.4M in expenses, the program ranks 32nd among 71 FBS programs and sits below the FBS average of $3.8M, though expenses have climbed significantly from $2.1M in FY2020.
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