In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $15.8M in revenue and $11.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $4.7M. The program generated $15.8M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $6.9M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Louisiana State University ranks 36th overall in total expenses (35th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $6,859,267 |
| NCAA Distributions | $4,382,416 |
| Ticket Sales | $2,057,646 |
| Contributions | $1,286,181 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $977,570 |
| In-Kind | $149,750 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $103,321 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,283,097 |
| Team Travel | $1,241,092 |
| Recruiting | $793,515 |
| Guarantees | $762,000 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $647,388 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $633,158 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $571,676 |
| Game Expenses | $378,762 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $369,470 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $174,146 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $77,760 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $58,975 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $44,850 |
| Severance Payments | $35,154 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $17,564 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $8,587 |
| Memberships and Dues | $7,211 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $15,816,151 | $11,104,405 | +$4.7M |
| FY2024 | $11,787,094 | $10,750,988 | +$1.0M |
| FY2023 | $11,568,140 | $10,687,801 | +$880K |
| FY2022 | $11,174,750 | $9,849,325 | +$1.3M |
| FY2021 | $7,431,661 | $7,577,482 | -$146K |
| FY2020 | $8,347,125 | $9,257,739 | -$911K |
Media rights drove the program's financial performance in FY2025, contributing $6.9M of the $15.8M in total revenue and helping generate a $4.7M surplus. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the largest expense at $5.3M of the program's $11.1M total, which ranked 36th among 78 FBS programs and slightly above the FBS average of $10.2M. Expenses have climbed steadily from $7.6M in FY2021 to $11.1M in FY2025, reflecting a consistent upward investment in the program over the past five years.
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