In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Beach Volleyball program reported $263K in revenue and $1.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The largest revenue source was NCAA Distributions at $160K. Among the 14 FBS programs reporting Beach Volleyball data, Louisiana State University ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 9 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $861K. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $160,484 |
| Contributions | $62,472 |
| In-Kind | $40,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $354,388 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $214,023 |
| Team Travel | $202,373 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $116,610 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $115,317 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $77,488 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $72,488 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $70,706 |
| Recruiting | $60,205 |
| Game Expenses | $54,016 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $36,266 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $27,000 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $14,837 |
| Guarantees | $8,020 |
| Memberships and Dues | $7,391 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $880 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $47 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $262,956 | $1,432,055 | -$1.2M |
| FY2024 | $121,671 | $1,555,713 | -$1.4M |
| FY2023 | $100,779 | $1,267,206 | -$1.2M |
| FY2022 | $55,384 | $1,107,801 | -$1.1M |
| FY2021 | $47,724 | $1,072,313 | -$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $30,926 | $838,097 | -$807K |
The beach volleyball program operates at a $1.2M deficit, with $1.4M in expenses dwarfing $263K in revenue, the latter driven primarily by $160K in NCAA distributions. LSU ranks 2nd among all 14 FBS programs in beach volleyball spending and 2nd among Power Four schools, with expenses well above the FBS average of $861K. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's largest single expense at $354K, reflecting a sustained institutional commitment to the sport that has seen spending grow from $838K in FY2020 to its current level.
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