San Diego State University (SDSU) Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, San Diego State University (SDSU)'s Softball program reported $1.9M in revenue and $1.9M in expenses, for a net surplus of $31K. The program generated $1.9M in total revenue, led by Student Fees at $846K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, San Diego State University ranks 38th overall in total expenses (3rd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. San Diego State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,894,946
Total Expenses
$1,863,959
Net
+$30,987

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Student Fees$845,658
Direct Institutional Support$612,198
Contributions$177,510
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$108,599
Sports Camp Revenues$97,742
Ticket Sales$52,285
Other Operating Revenue$954

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$696,042
Athletic Student Aid$476,458
Team Travel$213,961
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$147,954
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$95,701
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$93,996
Other Operating Expenses$47,325
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$39,068
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$21,336
Game Expenses$14,947
Recruiting$13,743
Sports Camp Expenses$3,428
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$1,894,946$1,863,959+$31K
FY2024$1,580,731$2,196,660-$616K
FY2023$1,500,044$1,515,692-$16K
FY2022$1,196,778$1,198,261-$1K
FY2021$1,035,227$951,164+$84K
FY2020$1,171,478$1,074,423+$97K

San Diego State University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program operated on a nearly break-even budget in FY2025, generating $1.9M in revenue against $1.9M in expenses for a slim $31K surplus, with student fees serving as the largest revenue driver at $846K. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single biggest cost at $696K, accounting for roughly 37% of total expenses. At $1.9M in expenses, the program ranks 38th among FBS programs and 4th among Group of Five schools, sitting below the FBS average of $2.3M despite a significant spending ramp-up from $951K in FY2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does San Diego State University spend on Softball?
San Diego State University Softball reported $1,863,959 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $696,042.
How does San Diego State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, San Diego State University ranks 38th overall in total expenses (3rd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is San Diego State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, San Diego State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.