Louisiana State University (LSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Golf program reported $355K in revenue and $3.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.6M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $305K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Louisiana State University ranks 14th overall in total expenses (13th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$355,441
Total Expenses
$2,995,485
Net
-$2,640,044

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$304,687
In-Kind$30,000
NCAA Distributions$20,754

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,147,887
Athletic Student Aid$397,107
Team Travel$386,172
Other Operating Expenses$242,916
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$177,261
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$118,354
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$110,630
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$96,094
Recruiting$77,654
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$70,500
Game Expenses$38,273
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$35,074
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$33,782
Memberships and Dues$22,771
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$20,249
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$16,323
Medical Expenses and Insurance$4,438
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.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$355,441$2,995,485-$2.6M
FY2024$410,238$2,928,191-$2.5M
FY2023$283,508$2,439,284-$2.2M
FY2022$353,053$2,382,650-$2.0M
FY2021$209,268$1,991,687-$1.8M
FY2020$605,319$2,469,389-$1.9M

Louisiana State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program at Louisiana State University operates at a $2.6M deficit, with $3.0M in expenses dwarfing $355K in revenue — nearly 90% of which comes from contributions. At $3.0M in total spending, LSU ranks 14th among 76 FBS programs and 13th among Power Four schools, spending 50% above the FBS average of $2.0M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $1.1M, and expenses have grown steadily from $2.0M in FY2021 to their current level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louisiana State University spend on Golf?
Louisiana State University Golf reported $2,995,485 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $1,147,887.
How does Louisiana State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Louisiana State University ranks 14th overall in total expenses (13th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Louisiana State University Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, Louisiana State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.