In fiscal year 2025, University of Colorado Boulder's Golf program reported $881K in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $475K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Colorado Boulder ranks 31st overall in total expenses (30th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. University of Colorado Boulder competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $474,591 |
| Contributions | $169,643 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $66,829 |
| In-Kind | $50,581 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $50,300 |
| NCAA Distributions | $43,394 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $26,114 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $688,809 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $519,522 |
| Team Travel | $320,955 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $137,439 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $97,549 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $69,904 |
| Recruiting | $48,901 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $39,538 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $36,054 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $21,981 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $21,126 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $14,810 |
| Memberships and Dues | $13,939 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $10,194 |
| Game Expenses | $10,099 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $7,968 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $193 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $881,452 | $2,058,981 | -$1.2M |
| FY2024 | $672,230 | $1,958,972 | -$1.3M |
| FY2023 | $509,601 | $1,845,346 | -$1.3M |
| FY2022 | $779,021 | $1,975,082 | -$1.2M |
| FY2021 | $592,937 | $1,439,486 | -$847K |
| FY2020 | $629,160 | $1,511,091 | -$882K |
The Buffaloes' golf program operated at a $1.2 million deficit in FY2025, with $2.1 million in expenses outpacing $881,000 in revenue — the latter driven primarily by $475,000 in direct institutional support rather than self-generated income. At $2.1 million, program spending ranked 31st among 76 FBS schools and 30th among 41 Power Four programs, sitting just above the FBS average of $2.0 million. Expenses have climbed steadily since a pandemic-era low of $1.4 million in FY2021, with athletic student aid representing the single largest cost at $
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