San Jose State University (SJSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, San Jose State University (SJSU)'s Golf program reported $1.3M in revenue and $1.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $208K. The program generated $1.3M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $750K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, San Jose State University ranks 47th overall in total expenses (7th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. San Jose State University competes in the Mountain West; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,335,922
Total Expenses
$1,543,825
Net
-$207,903

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$750,093
Contributions$341,817
Student Fees$189,504
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$50,708
Other Operating Revenue$3,800

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$832,381
Athletic Student Aid$382,085
Team Travel$197,014
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$72,454
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$19,683
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$13,185
Other Operating Expenses$10,613
Recruiting$9,023
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$4,000
Game Expenses$2,141
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$1,246
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$1,335,922$1,543,825-$208K
FY2024$954,978$1,469,820-$515K
FY2023$1,052,419$1,396,533-$344K
FY2022$1,183,125$1,183,124+$1
FY2021$820,812$1,026,482-$206K
FY2020$440,492$973,709-$533K

San Jose State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $1.3 million in revenue in FY2025, with $750K coming from direct institutional support, while $1.5 million in expenses produced a $208K deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the program's largest cost driver at $832K, accounting for more than half of total expenditures. At $1.5 million in total expenses, San Jose State ranks 47th among 76 FBS programs and 8th among 35 Group of Five schools, spending below the FBS average of $2.0 million despite a steady upward trend from $974K in FY2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does San Jose State University spend on Golf?
San Jose State University Golf reported $1,543,825 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $832,381.
How does San Jose State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, San Jose State University ranks 47th overall in total expenses (7th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is San Jose State University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, San Jose State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.