In fiscal year 2025, San Diego State University (SDSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $16.5M in revenue and $9.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $7.4M. The program generated $16.5M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $6.5M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, San Diego State University ranks 42nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. San Diego State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $6,522,736 |
| Ticket Sales | $4,558,422 |
| NCAA Distributions | $1,683,390 |
| Media Rights | $1,149,973 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,118,918 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $716,159 |
| Student Fees | $599,017 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $114,844 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $67,868 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $4,092,064 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $963,625 |
| Game Expenses | $684,849 |
| Team Travel | $653,695 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $650,797 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $619,162 |
| Guarantees | $446,500 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $269,230 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $187,864 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $151,195 |
| Recruiting | $129,227 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $95,852 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $95,014 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $71,614 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $16,531,327 | $9,110,688 | +$7.4M |
| FY2024 | $14,952,461 | $8,966,604 | +$6.0M |
| FY2023 | $14,078,801 | $9,114,263 | +$5.0M |
| FY2022 | $8,514,601 | $7,219,564 | +$1.3M |
| FY2021 | $3,112,859 | $4,256,832 | -$1.1M |
| FY2020 | $6,151,529 | $5,560,084 | +$591K |
Fueled primarily by $6.5M in contributions, the men's basketball program generated $16.5M in total revenue against $9.1M in expenses in FY2025, producing a strong $7.4M surplus. At $9.1M, operating costs rank 42nd among 78 FBS programs and 2nd among 37 Group of Five schools, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounting for the largest share at $4.1M. Expenses have remained notably stable over the past three fiscal years, hovering around $9.1M after climbing from $4.3M in FY2021.
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