Central Washington University Board of Trustees July 17, 2026 Action – Fiscal Year 2027 Athletic Budget Approval
Since 2018, state law has required governing boards of Washington institutions of higher education approve in an open public meeting the annual budget for intercollegiate athletics (SSB 6493) in advance of any expenditure for that fiscal year. The board also must approve in advance any expenditure exceeding $250,000 that is not already in the approved annual budget. Central is a member of the NCAA’s Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference, expecting to serve 350 student athletes during the 2026-27 school year.
The following is a summary of the FY27 CWU intercollegiate athletics budget:
FY2026 Actual + Forecast
FY2027 Budget
%
Total Revenues
7,453,040 4,052,416
8,326,461 3,973,412 1,275,334
Institutional Tuition Allocation Student Athletic Fee Income
50.1% 16.1%
963,889 654,904
Other*
9.3%
736,150
Estimated Waivers**
1,940,395 7,925,291
24.5%
1,781,831 7,453,040
Total Expenses
Change in Fund Balance - *Comprised of entry fees, licensing, royalties, sponsorships, ticket sales, guarantees, and camps. # of Students served for 2025-2026 = 350 - **Includes In-state tuition (NCAA Tuition Waiver (formerly Athletic Tuition Waiver) & Reign Crimson Athletics Waiver (formerly West Athletic award and Western state award) and graduate student assistantships.
We recommend the following motion:
The Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the athletic budget of $8,326,461 for Fiscal Year 2027 as presented. Submitted: Approved for submittal to the Board:
Joel Klucking
Jim Wohlpart
Sr. Vice President, Finance & Administration
President
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