CWU Board of Trustees - July 2025

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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