Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Athletics Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s athletics department reported $254.9M in total revenues and $254.6M in total expenses, resulting in a net surplus of $224K. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data for Pennsylvania State University is available in this dataset from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$254,867,598
Total Expenses
$254,643,919
Net
+$223,679

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FY2025 Revenue & Expenses by Sport

SportRevenueExpenses
Football$146,779,834$72,255,957
Men's Basketball$15,174,025$11,912,123
Women's Basketball$801,396$5,342,963
Other Sports$25,788,926$51,437,738

Individual Sport Financial Pages

SportRevenue FY2025Expenses FY2025
Football$293,559,668$149,121,679
Men's Basketball$31,661,629$23,110,947
Women's Basketball$1,890,849$9,154,964
Baseball$2,530,758$7,083,457
Soccer$3,958,442$9,778,800
Volleyball$3,412,330$9,435,268
Swimming and Diving$1,652,692$5,662,009
Softball$1,398,524$4,512,766
Tennis$1,019,080$3,484,031
Golf$924,636$2,680,692
Ice Hockey$12,738,655$19,492,159
Gymnastics$2,271,012$6,074,040
Wrestling$12,401,363$13,032,137
Lacrosse$4,261,248$8,743,299
Field Hockey$1,101,540$2,878,705
Track and Field$2,758,290$7,562,464
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.

Recent Financial Trends

Fiscal YearTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesNet
FY2025$254,867,598$254,643,919+$224K
FY2024$220,758,927$215,108,075+$5.7M
FY2023$202,200,023$202,073,671+$126K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does Pennsylvania State University athletics generate?
In FY2025, Pennsylvania State University reported $254.9M in total athletics revenues according to NCAA MFRS filings.
How much does Pennsylvania State University spend on athletics?
In FY2025, Pennsylvania State University reported $254.6M in total athletics expenses according to NCAA MFRS filings.
Does Pennsylvania State University athletics run a surplus or deficit?
In FY2025, Pennsylvania State University athletics reported a net surplus of $224K.