In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Gymnastics program reported $1.5M in revenue and $4.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.9M. The program generated $1.5M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $780K. Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Louisiana State University ranks 4th overall in total expenses (4th of 24 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.5M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $780,459 |
| Contributions | $589,002 |
| NCAA Distributions | $34,400 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $32,360 |
| In-Kind | $30,000 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $9,270 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $2,290 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,531,078 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $588,713 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $413,835 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $401,356 |
| Team Travel | $351,447 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $204,050 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $178,873 |
| Recruiting | $142,895 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $142,289 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $128,570 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $110,656 |
| Game Expenses | $89,598 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $35,639 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $27,773 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $27,504 |
| Memberships and Dues | $6,290 |
| Severance Payments | $3,702 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,477,781 | $4,384,268 | -$2.9M |
| FY2024 | $1,045,308 | $3,695,077 | -$2.6M |
| FY2023 | $730,641 | $3,097,497 | -$2.4M |
| FY2022 | $639,755 | $2,655,228 | -$2.0M |
| FY2021 | $197,527 | $2,294,292 | -$2.1M |
| FY2020 | $487,850 | $2,860,822 | -$2.4M |
The LSU gymnastics program generated $1.5 million in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading the way at $780K, but expenses of $4.4 million — driven primarily by $1.5 million in coaching salaries and related compensation — produced a $2.9 million deficit. Those expenses rank 4th among all 34 FBS gymnastics programs and 4th among Power Four schools, coming in 76% above the FBS average of $2.5 million. Spending has also grown steadily and significantly, nearly doubling from $2.3 million in FY2021 to $4.4 million in FY2025
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