Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Football program reported $293.6M in revenue and $149.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $144.4M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$293,559,668
Total Expenses
$149,121,679
Net
+$144,437,989

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$152,129,417
Media Rights$49,725,008
Ticket Sales$44,260,703
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$20,530,530
Contributions$17,581,255
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$8,762,039
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$401,209
Sports Camp Revenues$164,169
Other Operating Revenue$5,338

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$109,857,819
Game Expenses$12,388,903
Football Bowl Expenses$6,979,412
Athletic Student Aid$6,127,523
Guarantees$3,100,000
Recruiting$2,410,746
Other Operating Expenses$2,324,954
Team Travel$2,114,152
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,396,455
Severance Payments$1,129,497
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$413,791
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$357,036
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$273,472
Sports Camp Expenses$175,799
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$63,340
Memberships and Dues$8,780
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.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$293,559,668$149,121,679+$144.4M
FY2024$226,356,936$100,872,153+$125.5M
FY2023$109,607,108$44,808,710+$64.8M
FY2022$105,610,901$41,897,839+$63.7M
FY2021$42,555,090$18,547,879+$24.0M
FY2020$101,791,729$30,948,563+$70.8M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pennsylvania State University spend on Football?
Pennsylvania State University Football reported $149,121,679 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Pennsylvania State University Football generate?
Pennsylvania State University Football reported $293,559,668 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Pennsylvania State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Pennsylvania State University Football reported a net surplus of $144.4M.