Louisiana State University (LSU) Swimming and Diving Finances FY2025

Louisiana State University (LSU) Swimming and Diving Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $183K in revenue and $3.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.6M. The largest revenue source was In-Kind at $92K. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Louisiana State University ranks 15th overall in total expenses (15th of 33 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$182,913

Total Expenses

$3,800,942

Net

-$3,618,029

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
In-Kind	$92,050
Contributions	$42,659
NCAA Distributions	$33,204
Other Operating Revenue	$15,000

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$1,156,770
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$843,628
Team Travel	$413,053
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses	$397,088
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)	$296,010
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$223,984
Recruiting	$127,004
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$112,488
Other Operating Expenses	$83,663
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses	$65,400
Game Expenses	$37,217
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$15,513
Severance Payments	$11,116
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$7,726
Memberships and Dues	$7,282
Guarantees	$3,000

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$1,156,770

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$843,628

Team Travel

$413,053

NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses

$397,088

Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)

$296,010

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$223,984

Recruiting

$127,004

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$112,488

Other Operating Expenses

$83,663

NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses

$65,400

Game Expenses

$37,217

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$15,513

Severance Payments

$11,116

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$7,726

Memberships and Dues

$7,282

Guarantees

$3,000

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$182,913	$3,800,942	-$3.6M
FY2024	$167,720	$3,395,408	-$3.2M
FY2023	$287,870	$3,848,444	-$3.6M
FY2022	$95,080	$3,191,379	-$3.1M
FY2021	$39,958	$2,229,100	-$2.2M
FY2020	$52,195	$2,802,622	-$2.8M

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$182,913

$3,800,942

-$3.6M

FY2024

$167,720

$3,395,408

-$3.2M

FY2023

$287,870

$3,848,444

-$3.6M

FY2022

$95,080

$3,191,379

-$3.1M

FY2021

$39,958

$2,229,100

-$2.2M

FY2020

$52,195

$2,802,622

-$2.8M

Louisiana State University Swimming and Diving — Financial Context

The Swimming and Diving program generated just $183K in revenue in FY2025, with In-Kind contributions accounting for roughly half of that total at $92K, leaving the program with a $3.6M deficit. At $3.8M in total expenses — driven primarily by $1.2M in Athletic Student Aid — LSU ranks 15th among all 56 FBS programs in program spending, well above the FBS average of $2.7M. Expenses have trended upward over the past four years, climbing from $2.2M in FY2021 to the current $3.8M figure, reflecting a sustained financial commitment to the sport.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louisiana State University spend on Swimming and Diving?

Louisiana State University Swimming and Diving reported $3,800,942 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,156,770.

How does Louisiana State University Swimming and Diving spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Louisiana State University ranks 15th overall in total expenses (15th of 33 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M.

How is Louisiana State University Swimming and Diving funded?

Like most Power Four Swimming and Diving programs, Louisiana State University funds Swimming and Diving primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.