In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Football program reported $117.6M in revenue and $50.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $66.8M. The program generated $117.6M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $43.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Louisiana State University ranks 21st overall in total expenses (21st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $43,648,881 |
| Contributions | $28,013,859 |
| Media Rights | $18,630,506 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $13,174,213 |
| Guarantees | $5,000,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $4,114,675 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $2,345,539 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $973,550 |
| In-Kind | $934,985 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $727,681 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $21,610,130 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $4,730,239 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,545,040 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $3,626,199 |
| Team Travel | $3,567,273 |
| Guarantees | $3,302,500 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $1,997,283 |
| Recruiting | $1,883,068 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,531,797 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $855,478 |
| Game Expenses | $772,565 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $535,210 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $467,033 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $417,921 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $414,068 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $288,600 |
| Severance Payments | $152,429 |
| Memberships and Dues | $27,748 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $14,007 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $117,563,889 | $50,738,588 | +$66.8M |
| FY2024 | $107,950,137 | $55,478,319 | +$52.5M |
| FY2023 | $105,677,694 | $51,594,352 | +$54.1M |
| FY2022 | $95,104,156 | $59,384,456 | +$35.7M |
| FY2021 | $37,409,734 | $30,822,136 | +$6.6M |
| FY2020 | $95,063,116 | $41,403,966 | +$53.7M |
Ticket sales drove $43.6M of the program's $117.6M in total FY2025 revenue, helping generate an impressive $66.8M surplus after $50.7M in expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the single largest cost at $21.6M, accounting for nearly half of all program expenditures. Despite ranking 21st in expenses among both FBS and Power Four programs, the football operation has maintained a relatively lean cost structure compared to the $36.5M FBS average, while expenses have fluctuated between $30.8M and $59.4M over the past six fiscal years.
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