In fiscal year 2025, Washington State University (WSU)'s Football program reported $39.4M in revenue and $22.9M in expenses, for a net surplus of $16.5M. The program generated $39.4M in total revenue, led by Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) at $22.3M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Washington State University ranks 47th overall in total expenses (5th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Washington State University competes in the Pac-12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $22,253,288 |
| Ticket Sales | $8,051,898 |
| Contributions | $3,086,813 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,397,341 |
| Media Rights | $1,275,000 |
| NCAA Distributions | $1,174,380 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $726,409 |
| Student Fees | $634,715 |
| In-Kind | $415,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $296,089 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $58,271 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $36,279 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $13,237 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $6,596,036 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,335,560 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,013,084 |
| Guarantees | $1,562,500 |
| Team Travel | $1,467,110 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $1,354,097 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,268,067 |
| Game Expenses | $1,088,973 |
| Recruiting | $933,411 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $917,413 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $547,534 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $451,997 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $237,134 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $98,250 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $17,895 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $6,166 |
| Memberships and Dues | $790 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $39,418,720 | $22,896,017 | +$16.5M |
| FY2024 | $57,025,563 | $20,256,042 | +$36.8M |
| FY2023 | $48,758,639 | $25,335,772 | +$23.4M |
| FY2022 | $47,625,476 | $22,822,345 | +$24.8M |
| FY2021 | $22,501,898 | $16,533,539 | +$6.0M |
| FY2020 | $43,255,823 | $23,049,901 | +$20.2M |
The football program generated $39.4M in revenue against $22.9M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $16.5M surplus driven largely by $22.3M in conference distributions. At $22.9M, operating costs ranked 47th among 78 FBS programs and 6th among 37 Group of Five schools, sitting well below the FBS average of $36.5M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest expense at $6.6M.
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