Central Washington University Board of Trustees July 25, 2025 ACTION – Fiscal Year 2026 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 365 student athletes during the 2025-26 school year.
The following is a summary of the FY26 CWU intercollegiate athletics budget:
FY2025
FY2026
Total Revenues
5,638,783 4,067,656 1,074,727
5,815,232 4,222,973 1,017,100
Institutional Tuition Allocation Student Athletic Fee Income
72.6% 17.5% 9.9%
Other*
496,400
575,159
Total Expenses
5,638,783
5,815,232
Change in Fund Balance
-
-
*Comprised of entry fees, licensing, royalties, sponsorships, ticket sales, guarantees, and camps. # of Students served for 2024-2025 = 440
We recommend the following motion:
The Board of Trustees of Central Washington University hereby approves the athletic budget of $5,815,232 for Fiscal Year 2026 as presented. Submitted: Approved for submittal to the Board:
Joel Klucking
Jim Wohlpart
Sr. Vice President, Finance & Administration
President
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