University of Louisville Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · ACC · Data available: FY2019–FY2023

In fiscal year 2023, University of Louisville's Football program reported $56.6M in revenue and $33.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $23.4M. University of Louisville competes in the ACC. Financial data is available from FY2019 through FY2023.

FY2023 Overview

Total Revenue
$56,576,494
Total Expenses
$33,215,961
Net
+$23,360,533

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FY2023 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$23,297,560
Ticket Sales$11,645,485
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$8,206,667
Contributions$5,447,843
Other Operating Revenue$4,795,000
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,558,961
Football Bowl Revenues$1,374,908
Guarantees$250,070

FY2023 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$10,957,287
Athletic Student Aid$4,613,864
Game Expenses$3,770,028
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,231,277
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,149,131
Other Operating Expenses$1,927,917
Recruiting$1,498,436
Football Bowl Expenses$1,318,389
Team Travel$1,098,866
Guarantees$1,000,000
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$477,805
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$451,568
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$305,507
Medical Expenses and Insurance$299,812
Severance Payments$91,939
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$18,015
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$3,100
Memberships and Dues$3,020
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
FY2023$56,576,494$33,215,961+$23.4M
FY2022$57,290,348$34,994,933+$22.3M
FY2021$35,704,235$23,075,716+$12.6M
FY2020$48,923,931$26,694,575+$22.2M
FY2019$49,827,710$46,431,134+$3.4M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Louisville spend on Football?
University of Louisville Football reported $33,215,961 in total expenses in FY2023 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Louisville Football generate?
University of Louisville Football reported $56,576,494 in total revenue in FY2023 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Louisville Football profitable?
In FY2023, University of Louisville Football reported a net surplus of $23.4M.