In fiscal year 2025, University of Colorado Boulder's Football program reported $69.6M in revenue and $42.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $26.8M. The program generated $69.6M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $24.0M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Colorado Boulder ranks 28th overall in total expenses (28th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Colorado Boulder competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $24,026,336 |
| Media Rights | $14,669,995 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $14,388,127 |
| Contributions | $9,658,399 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $2,779,287 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,067,385 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $724,514 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $705,451 |
| NCAA Distributions | $611,518 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $464,088 |
| Guarantees | $300,000 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $144,735 |
| In-Kind | $72,150 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $10 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $14,408,836 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $5,206,688 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $4,586,887 |
| Game Expenses | $4,048,235 |
| Severance Payments | $2,411,156 |
| Team Travel | $2,347,490 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $2,333,706 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $2,182,723 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $1,172,807 |
| Recruiting | $1,140,957 |
| Guarantees | $740,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $571,419 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $509,051 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $421,609 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $290,739 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $273,882 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $85,757 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $72,523 |
| Memberships and Dues | $553 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $69,611,995 | $42,805,018 | +$26.8M |
| FY2024 | $64,658,201 | $38,459,489 | +$26.2M |
| FY2023 | $50,056,225 | $34,988,626 | +$15.1M |
| FY2022 | $49,113,360 | $25,533,983 | +$23.6M |
| FY2021 | $17,165,239 | $17,520,552 | -$355K |
| FY2020 | $50,476,022 | $22,703,444 | +$27.8M |
The football program generated $69.6M in revenue against $42.8M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $26.8M surplus with ticket sales leading all revenue sources at $24.0M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest expense at $14.4M, reflecting the investment in staff that has accompanied the program's recent resurgence. Expenses have nearly tripled since FY2021, climbing from $17.5M to $42.8M over four years, placing the program 28th among 41 Power Four programs and above the FBS average of $36.5M.
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