In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Softball program reported $757K in revenue and $3.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.0M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $360K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Louisiana State University ranks 11th overall in total expenses (11th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $359,920 |
| Contributions | $230,491 |
| In-Kind | $140,360 |
| NCAA Distributions | $25,800 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,066,281 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $537,066 |
| Team Travel | $501,470 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $261,615 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $232,046 |
| Game Expenses | $223,023 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $182,444 |
| Recruiting | $173,483 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $168,069 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $149,500 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $63,568 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $62,703 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $38,194 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $35,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $31,211 |
| Severance Payments | $29,913 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $16,261 |
| Guarantees | $14,000 |
| Memberships and Dues | $845 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $282 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $756,571 | $3,786,974 | -$3.0M |
| FY2024 | $673,041 | $4,065,104 | -$3.4M |
| FY2023 | $598,237 | $3,323,021 | -$2.7M |
| FY2022 | $444,291 | $2,979,440 | -$2.5M |
| FY2021 | $398,477 | $2,871,847 | -$2.5M |
| FY2020 | $236,162 | $2,405,326 | -$2.2M |
The program generated $757K in FY2025 revenue, with ticket sales leading at $360K, but $3.8M in total expenses produced a $3.0M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the largest cost driver at $1.1M, pushing LSU to 11th in softball spending among all 70 FBS programs tracked — well above the $2.3M FBS average. Expenses have climbed significantly from $2.4M in FY2020, though FY2025 reflects a modest pullback from the FY2024 peak of $4.1M.
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