Louisiana State University (LSU) Football Financial Data
NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · SEC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025
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. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
FY2025 Overview
Total Revenue
$117,563,889
Total Expenses
$50,738,588
Net
+$66,825,301
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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
FY2025 Expense Breakdown
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
$1,390,688
Game Expenses
$772,565
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion
$467,033
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses
$428,075
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)
$417,921
Medical Expenses and Insurance
$288,600
Severance Payments
$152,429
Memberships and Dues
$27,748
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.