San Diego State University (SDSU) Lacrosse Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, San Diego State University (SDSU)'s Lacrosse program reported $1.6M in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net surplus of $301K. The program generated $1.6M in total revenue, led by Student Fees at $1.1M. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, San Diego State University ranks 17th overall in total expenses (5th of 12 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.6M. San Diego State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,553,205
Total Expenses
$1,252,060
Net
+$301,145

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Student Fees$1,127,555
Direct Institutional Support$407,676
Contributions$16,272
Ticket Sales$1,702

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$503,363
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$413,209
Team Travel$208,638
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$38,861
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$21,614
Recruiting$19,466
Other Operating Expenses$16,707
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$14,660
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$12,108
Game Expenses$3,434
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$1,553,205$1,252,060+$301K
FY2024$1,474,640$1,442,749+$32K
FY2023$1,432,364$1,133,753+$299K
FY2022$1,370,771$1,040,071+$331K
FY2021$1,281,011$819,192+$462K
FY2020$1,135,055$854,040+$281K

San Diego State University Lacrosse — Financial Context

San Diego State's lacrosse program generated $1.6 million in revenue against $1.3 million in expenses in FY2025, producing a $301K surplus largely underwritten by $1.1 million in student fees. At $1.3 million, the program's expenses rank 17th among the 25 FBS schools sponsoring lacrosse and sit well below the FBS average of $2.6 million, while placing 5th among the 12 Group of Five programs. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense category at $503K, and overall spending has grown steadily from $819K in FY2021 to current levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does San Diego State University spend on Lacrosse?
San Diego State University Lacrosse reported $1,252,060 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $503,363.
How does San Diego State University Lacrosse spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, San Diego State University ranks 17th overall in total expenses (5th of 12 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.6M.
How is San Diego State University Lacrosse funded?
Like most Group of Five Lacrosse programs, San Diego State University funds Lacrosse primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.