Kansas State University (KSU) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Kansas State University (KSU)'s Football program reported $38.2M in revenue and $27.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $10.4M. Kansas State University competes in the Big 12. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$38,177,213
Total Expenses
$27,762,499
Net
+$10,414,714

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$18,638,022
Ticket Sales$14,327,895
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$2,072,516
Contributions$1,018,928
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$1,016,873
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$484,048
Guarantees$300,000
Football Bowl Revenues$285,565
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$31,809
Other Operating Revenue$1,557

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$10,474,834
Athletic Student Aid$3,306,219
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,599,326
Team Travel$2,547,294
Football Bowl Expenses$2,220,594
Recruiting$1,286,116
Game Expenses$1,205,304
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,069,046
Guarantees$750,000
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$701,631
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$664,621
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$473,142
Other Operating Expenses$232,239
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$159,216
Medical Expenses and Insurance$68,491
Memberships and Dues$4,426
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$38,177,213$27,762,499+$10.4M
FY2024$42,121,575$28,266,510+$13.9M
FY2023$68,732,573$27,667,208+$41.1M
FY2022$67,783,515$23,851,400+$43.9M
FY2021$38,604,205$16,662,384+$21.9M
FY2020$57,146,260$20,733,706+$36.4M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kansas State University spend on Football?
Kansas State University Football reported $27,762,499 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Kansas State University Football generate?
Kansas State University Football reported $38,177,213 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Kansas State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Kansas State University Football reported a net surplus of $10.4M.