Louisiana State University (LSU) Athletics Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s athletics department reported $223.5M in total revenues and $219.6M in total expenses, resulting in a net surplus of $3.8M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC. Financial data for Louisiana State University is available in this dataset from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$223,457,267
Total Expenses
$219,649,409
Net
+$3,807,858

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FY2025 Revenue & Expenses by Sport

SportRevenueExpenses
Football$117,563,889$50,189,371
Men's Basketball$13,624,943$10,426,397
Women's Basketball$4,137,970$10,886,269
Other Sports$13,996,282$36,065,154

Individual Sport Financial Pages

SportRevenue FY2025Expenses FY2025
Football$117,563,889$50,738,588
Men's Basketball$15,816,151$11,104,405
Women's Basketball$4,384,391$12,099,218
Baseball$10,848,844$10,988,407
Soccer$217,659$2,748,275
Volleyball$156,245$2,377,341
Swimming and Diving$182,913$3,800,942
Softball$756,571$3,786,974
Tennis$260,460$3,008,020
Golf$355,441$2,995,485
Gymnastics$1,477,781$4,384,268
Track and Field$475,764$7,218,129
Beach Volleyball$262,956$1,432,055
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.

Recent Financial Trends

Fiscal YearTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesNet
FY2025$223,457,267$219,649,409+$3.8M
FY2024$220,281,227$218,545,665+$1.7M
FY2023$200,476,979$199,110,998+$1.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does Louisiana State University athletics generate?
In FY2025, Louisiana State University reported $223.5M in total athletics revenues according to NCAA MFRS filings.
How much does Louisiana State University spend on athletics?
In FY2025, Louisiana State University reported $219.6M in total athletics expenses according to NCAA MFRS filings.
Does Louisiana State University athletics run a surplus or deficit?
In FY2025, Louisiana State University athletics reported a net surplus of $3.8M.