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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Athletic Information

$223,457,268 Total Revenue
$219,649,408 Total Expenses
17 Varsity Teams

If you want to know more about the Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College sports programs, student athletes should take a look at the information presented here on the sports team they are interested in as well as the general athletics program. Louisiana State University is classified as NCAA Division I-FBS and is a member of Southeastern Conference.

Athletics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Sports Program

There are 613 student athletes participate in varsity sports at the school, 314 of whom are men and 299 are female. Athletic scholarships are offered at Louisiana State University and the average award is approximately $20,802 per athlete. Divided by gender, men’s athletic aid totaled $6,677,501 and women’s totaled $6,073,856.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Athletic Coaches

At 19 head coaches at Louisiana State University, 8 of whom coach men’s teams and 11 of whom head up women’s teams. In terms of compensation, the men’s team head coaches earn about $2,603,291 per year while the women’s team head coaches make around $721,506.

In addition, there are 64 assistant coaches at Louisiana State University, 32 working with men’s teams and 32 working with women’s teams. These assistants earn about $594,053 per year on the men’s side and $189,069 on the women’s side.

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Louisiana State University Sports Financials

As reported to the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics survey, Louisiana State University brought in $223,457,268 in total athletics revenue and $219,649,408 in total expenses.

The net profit or loss can vary quite a bit from one sport to the next. Football and basketball typically carry the financial load for the department. Here’s a comparison of the net profit or loss for each of the men’s sports offered at Louisiana State University.

Similarly, women’s programs land all over the financial map.

A Note About Louisiana State University Sports Rankings

In addition to giving other data about the sports below, we try to include Louisiana State University rankings when the school made it to one of our Best Schools for a Sport lists. In order to place in College Factual’s sports rankings, you have to have more than a good sports team — you need to offer a quality education as well.

Varsity Sports at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University Men’s Baseball

$-921,605 Net Profit/Loss
41 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 41 members of the Louisiana State University men’s baseball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Jay Johnson. Men’s baseball competes in Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 992 and a Graduation Success Rate of 88%.

On the money side of things, the Louisiana State University men’s baseball program generated $10,066,801 in revenue and paid out $10,988,406 in expenses. That works out to a net loss of $921,605.

Louisiana State University Men’s Basketball

$2,520,538 Net Profit/Loss
16 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The roster lists 16 athletes on the Louisiana State University men’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Will Wade. Men’s basketball is part of Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 964 and a Graduation Success Rate of 33%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University men’s basketball program brought in $13,624,943 in revenue and spent $11,104,405 in expenses. In other words, the program netted $2,520,538.

Louisiana State University Women’s Basketball

$-7,961,247 Net Profit/Loss
13 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

The roster lists 13 athletes on the Louisiana State University women’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Kim Mulkey. Women’s basketball is part of Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 972 and a Graduation Success Rate of 94%.

On the money side of things, the Louisiana State University women’s basketball program generated $4,137,970 in revenue and spent $12,099,217 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, with a net loss of $7,961,247.

Louisiana State University Women’s Beach Volleyball

$-1,249,340 Net Profit/Loss
19 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 19 players on the Louisiana State University women’s beach volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Russell Brock. Women’s beach volleyball plays in Division I as a member of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Women’s Beach Volleyball). The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s beach volleyball program brought in $182,714 in revenue and paid out $1,432,054 in expenses. In other words, the program ran a deficit of $1,249,340.

Louisiana State University Men’s Football

$66,825,302 Net Profit/Loss
115 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

There are 115 players on the Louisiana State University men’s football team, led by 1 head coach and 10 assistant coaches. The head coach is Lane Kiffin. Men’s football plays in FBS as a member of Southeastern Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 971 and a Graduation Success Rate of 70%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University men’s football program made $117,563,889 in revenue and paid out $50,738,587 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $66,825,302.

Louisiana State University Men’s Golf

$-1,380,146 Net Profit/Loss
11 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 11 members of the Louisiana State University men’s golf team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Jake Amos. Men’s golf is part of Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the Louisiana State University men’s golf program made $156,453 in revenue and spent $1,536,599 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, with a net loss of $1,380,146.

Louisiana State University Women’s Golf

$-1,270,276 Net Profit/Loss
8 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 8 players on the Louisiana State University women’s golf team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. Leading the team is Garrett Runion. Women’s golf is part of Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s golf program made $188,610 in revenue and spent $1,458,886 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, with a net loss of $1,270,276.

Louisiana State University Women’s Gymnastics

$-2,923,686 Net Profit/Loss
22 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 22 players on the Louisiana State University women’s gymnastics team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Jay Clark. Women’s gymnastics competes in Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s gymnastics program brought in $1,460,581 in revenue and paid out $4,384,267 in expenses. In other words, the program ran a deficit of $2,923,686.

Louisiana State University Women’s Soccer

$-2,545,668 Net Profit/Loss
32 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 32 athletes on the Louisiana State University women’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Sian Hudson. Women’s soccer is part of Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 989 and a Graduation Success Rate of 91%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s soccer program brought in $202,609 in revenue and paid out $2,748,277 in expenses. That works out to a net loss of $2,545,668.

Louisiana State University Women’s Softball

$-3,043,303 Net Profit/Loss
26 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 26 athletes on the Louisiana State University women’s softball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Elizabeth Torina. Women’s softball plays in Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 997 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s softball program brought in $743,671 in revenue and paid out $3,786,974 in expenses. In other words, the program ran a deficit of $3,043,303.

Louisiana State University Men’s Swimming & Diving

$-1,754,174 Net Profit/Loss
28 Team Members

The roster lists 28 players on the Louisiana State University men’s swimming & diving team, led by 2 head coaches and 4 assistant coaches.

Financially, the Louisiana State University men’s swimming & diving program brought in $80,288 in revenue and paid out $1,834,462 in expenses. That works out to a net loss of $1,754,174.

Louisiana State University Women’s Swimming & Diving

$-1,879,473 Net Profit/Loss
30 Team Members

There are 30 players on the Louisiana State University women’s swimming & diving team, led by 2 head coaches and 4 assistant coaches.

On the money side of things, the Louisiana State University women’s swimming & diving program brought in $86,023 in revenue and paid out $1,965,496 in expenses. That works out to a net loss of $1,879,473.

Louisiana State University Men’s Tennis

$-1,262,837 Net Profit/Loss
12 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 12 players on the Louisiana State University men’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Danny Bryan. Men’s tennis plays in Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

Financially, the Louisiana State University men’s tennis program made $106,163 in revenue and spent $1,369,000 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, with a net loss of $1,262,837.

Louisiana State University Women’s Tennis

$-1,507,818 Net Profit/Loss
13 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 13 members of the Louisiana State University women’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Taylor Fogleman. Women’s tennis is part of Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 88%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s tennis program generated $131,203 in revenue and paid out $1,639,021 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, with a net loss of $1,507,818.

Louisiana State University Men’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$-3,011,084 Net Profit/Loss
91 Team Members

There are 91 players on the Louisiana State University men’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 7 assistant coaches.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University men’s track & field & cross country program generated $193,062 in revenue and paid out $3,204,146 in expenses. In other words, the program ran a deficit of $3,011,084.

Louisiana State University Women’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$-3,772,126 Net Profit/Loss
114 Team Members

There are 114 players on the Louisiana State University women’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 7 assistant coaches.

On the money side of things, the Louisiana State University women’s track & field & cross country program generated $241,859 in revenue and paid out $4,013,985 in expenses. Unfortunately, that means the program lost money, with a net loss of $3,772,126.

Louisiana State University Women’s Volleyball

$-2,221,096 Net Profit/Loss
22 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 22 members of the Louisiana State University women’s volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Tonya Johnson. Women’s volleyball plays in Division I as a member of Southeastern Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the Louisiana State University women’s volleyball program made $156,245 in revenue and paid out $2,377,341 in expenses. In other words, the program ran a deficit of $2,221,096.

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