In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Baseball program reported $10.8M in revenue and $11.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $140K. The program generated $10.8M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $4.2M. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Louisiana State University ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $4,180,740 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,881,636 |
| NCAA Distributions | $1,564,088 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $549,675 |
| In-Kind | $524,500 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $99,905 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $48,300 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,414,212 |
| Team Travel | $1,224,539 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $1,061,539 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $982,101 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $796,618 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $690,000 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $604,665 |
| Recruiting | $552,724 |
| Game Expenses | $380,895 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $328,924 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $314,486 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $212,290 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $154,028 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $126,077 |
| Guarantees | $92,501 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $25,759 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $19,151 |
| Severance Payments | $7,067 |
| Memberships and Dues | $600 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $231 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $10,848,844 | $10,988,407 | -$140K |
| FY2024 | $8,021,147 | $9,989,478 | -$2.0M |
| FY2023 | $8,648,852 | $8,715,254 | -$66K |
| FY2022 | $6,066,561 | $5,981,966 | +$85K |
| FY2021 | $2,939,944 | $5,133,549 | -$2.2M |
| FY2020 | $2,456,950 | $4,367,439 | -$1.9M |
One of the highest-spending baseball programs in the country, LSU ranked 2nd among 71 FBS programs in expenses with $11.0M in FY2025 — nearly three times the FBS average of $3.8M — and has more than doubled its spending since FY2020's $4.4M. Contributions drove the revenue side at $4.2M, while coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the largest expense category at $3.4M, reflecting the program's commitment to elite-level staffing. Despite generating $10.8M in revenue, the program finished FY2025 with a narrow deficit of $140K.
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