Louisiana State University (LSU) Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Louisiana State University (LSU)'s Track and Field program reported $476K in revenue and $7.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $6.7M. The largest revenue source was In-Kind at $292K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Louisiana State University ranks 8th overall in total expenses (8th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. Louisiana State University competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$475,764
Total Expenses
$7,218,129
Net
-$6,742,365

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
In-Kind$291,618
Contributions$98,835
NCAA Distributions$81,686
Ticket Sales$3,625

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,887,320
Athletic Student Aid$1,442,556
Team Travel$1,005,900
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$865,716
Recruiting$529,039
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$451,490
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$329,236
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$203,048
Other Operating Expenses$179,205
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$130,624
Medical Expenses and Insurance$77,467
Game Expenses$68,306
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$33,118
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$9,852
Memberships and Dues$3,289
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,963
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$475,764$7,218,129-$6.7M
FY2024$509,024$7,809,045-$7.3M
FY2023$466,216$7,010,882-$6.5M
FY2022$348,969$5,965,190-$5.6M
FY2021$326,240$5,636,197-$5.3M
FY2020$304,882$4,987,813-$4.7M

Louisiana State University Track and Field — Financial Context

LSU's track and field program operates at a $6.7M deficit, generating just $476K in revenue—primarily $292K in in-kind contributions—against $7.2M in expenses, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounting for the largest single cost at $1.9M. The program ranks 8th out of 77 FBS programs in total expenses, spending nearly double the FBS average of $3.9M, reflecting the university's significant financial commitment to one of college track and field's premier programs. Expenses have climbed steadily from $5.0M in FY2020 to a peak of $7.8M in FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louisiana State University spend on Track and Field?
Louisiana State University Track and Field reported $7,218,129 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $1,887,320.
How does Louisiana State University Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Louisiana State University ranks 8th overall in total expenses (8th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M.
How is Louisiana State University Track and Field funded?
Like most Power Four Track and Field programs, Louisiana State University funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.