North Carolina State University (NCSU) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, North Carolina State University (NCSU)'s Football program reported $68.6M in revenue and $38.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $30.6M. North Carolina State University competes in the ACC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$68,608,941
Total Expenses
$38,032,491
Net
+$30,576,450

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$26,945,556
Ticket Sales$16,161,483
Contributions$7,067,366
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$6,557,474
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$3,925,565
Guarantees$3,826,458
Student Fees$2,874,744
Football Bowl Revenues$1,117,674
Indirect Institutional Support - Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Lease and Rental Fees$99,315
Sports Camp Revenues$33,306

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$13,027,660
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$4,803,743
Athletic Student Aid$3,523,577
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,518,001
Recruiting$2,053,468
Game Expenses$1,973,136
Guarantees$1,925,000
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$1,599,237
Football Bowl Expenses$1,253,706
Team Travel$1,148,350
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,135,080
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$859,200
Severance Payments$691,974
Memberships and Dues$233,418
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$145,007
Medical Expenses and Insurance$141,934
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$68,608,941$38,032,491+$30.6M
FY2023$59,985,067$33,603,791+$26.4M
FY2022$53,714,138$31,884,539+$21.8M
FY2021$33,808,618$21,716,372+$12.1M
FY2020$47,324,455$24,254,256+$23.1M
FY2019$47,117,325$25,134,249+$22.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Carolina State University spend on Football?
North Carolina State University Football reported $38,032,491 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does North Carolina State University Football generate?
North Carolina State University Football reported $68,608,941 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is North Carolina State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, North Carolina State University Football reported a net surplus of $30.6M.