San Diego State University (SDSU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Pac-12 · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, San Diego State University (SDSU)'s Football program reported $28.6M in revenue and $22.3M in expenses, for a net surplus of $6.3M. San Diego State University competes in the Pac-12. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$28,592,174
Total Expenses
$22,274,018
Net
+$6,318,156

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$7,820,559
Student Fees$4,087,402
Ticket Sales$3,187,626
Other Operating Revenue$2,686,925
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$2,380,067
Media Rights$2,299,947
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$2,171,272
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$2,116,490
Direct Institutional Support$1,591,886
Guarantees$250,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$6,191,302
Athletic Student Aid$3,802,618
Game Expenses$2,570,105
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,919,322
Team Travel$1,859,273
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,650,713
Recruiting$1,055,745
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$879,059
Severance Payments$703,985
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$585,459
Guarantees$450,000
Other Operating Expenses$288,737
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$280,549
Spirit Groups$35,608
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$925
Sports Camp Expenses$618
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$28,592,174$22,274,018+$6.3M
FY2024$30,556,023$23,539,309+$7.0M
FY2023$31,448,527$20,142,240+$11.3M
FY2022$12,265,905$18,452,448-$6.2M
FY2021$8,083,330$11,029,428-$2.9M
FY2020$13,576,870$16,899,563-$3.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Diego State University spend on Football?
San Diego State University Football reported $22,274,018 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does San Diego State University Football generate?
San Diego State University Football reported $28,592,174 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is San Diego State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, San Diego State University Football reported a net surplus of $6.3M.