University of Colorado Boulder Football Financial Data

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

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. University of Colorado Boulder competes in the Big 12. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$69,611,995
Total Expenses
$42,805,018
Net
+$26,806,977

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$712,348
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$571,419
Medical Expenses and Insurance$509,051
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$346,405
Sports Camp Expenses$85,757
Memberships and Dues$553
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$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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Colorado Boulder spend on Football?
University of Colorado Boulder Football reported $42,805,018 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Colorado Boulder Football generate?
University of Colorado Boulder Football reported $69,611,995 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Colorado Boulder Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Colorado Boulder Football reported a net surplus of $26.8M.