Louisiana State University (LSU) Tennis Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Tennis program reported $260K in revenue and $3.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.7M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $138K. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Louisiana State University ranks 12th overall in total expenses (12th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.8M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$260,460
Total Expenses
$3,008,020
Net
-$2,747,560

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$137,637
In-Kind$65,000
NCAA Distributions$46,188
Ticket Sales$11,635

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$715,113
Athletic Student Aid$690,232
Team Travel$453,695
Game Expenses$205,907
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$184,226
Other Operating Expenses$172,783
Recruiting$156,230
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$121,250
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$110,630
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$77,588
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$42,683
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$34,500
Medical Expenses and Insurance$14,914
Memberships and Dues$11,541
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$9,963
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$5,262
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,503
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$260,460$3,008,020-$2.7M
FY2024$245,842$2,830,265-$2.6M
FY2023$156,846$2,519,035-$2.4M
FY2022$67,293$2,403,515-$2.3M
FY2021$70,425$2,049,815-$2.0M
FY2020$73,193$2,377,770-$2.3M

Louisiana State University Tennis — Financial Context

The LSU tennis program operates at a significant financial loss, generating just $260K in revenue against $3.0M in expenses in FY2025, resulting in a $2.7M deficit with contributions accounting for over half of all revenue at $138K. At $3.0M, the program's expenses rank 12th among all 73 FBS tennis programs and 12th among Power Four schools, sitting well above the FBS average of $1.8M. Spending has climbed steadily over the past five years, rising from $2.0M in FY2021 to $3.0M in FY2025, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louisiana State University spend on Tennis?
Louisiana State University Tennis reported $3,008,020 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $715,113.
How does Louisiana State University Tennis spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Louisiana State University ranks 12th overall in total expenses (12th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.8M.
How is Louisiana State University Tennis funded?
Like most Power Four Tennis programs, Louisiana State University funds Tennis primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.