Washington State University (WSU) Football Financial Data

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

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. Washington State University competes in the Pac-12. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$39,418,720
Total Expenses
$22,896,017
Net
+$16,522,703

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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$335,384
Sports Camp Expenses$17,895
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$6,166
Memberships and Dues$790
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$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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Washington State University spend on Football?
Washington State University Football reported $22,896,017 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Washington State University Football generate?
Washington State University Football reported $39,418,720 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Washington State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Washington State University Football reported a net surplus of $16.5M.