Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Golf program reported $925K in revenue and $2.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.8M. The largest revenue source was Football Bowl Revenues at $462K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (18th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$924,636
Total Expenses
$2,680,692
Net
-$1,756,056

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$462,318
Contributions$414,919
Sports Camp Revenues$23,963
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$23,436

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,701,070
Athletic Student Aid$628,661
Team Travel$192,848
Other Operating Expenses$91,935
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$30,470
Recruiting$26,556
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,484
Sports Camp Expenses$2,755
Memberships and Dues$1,690
Game Expenses$1,223
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$924,636$2,680,692-$1.8M
FY2024$832,916$2,579,633-$1.7M
FY2023$655,034$982,906-$328K
FY2022$699,503$915,302-$216K
FY2021$643,881$850,928-$207K
FY2020$674,240$827,258-$153K

Pennsylvania State University Golf — Financial Context

Penn State's golf program operates at a **$1.8M deficit**, with $2.7M in expenses far outpacing $925K in revenue, placing it 19th in spending among 76 FBS programs and well above the FBS average of $2.0M. Coaching compensation and bonuses represent the program's dominant cost at **$1.7M**, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total expenses. Spending has surged dramatically in recent years, more than tripling from $827K in FY2020 to $2.7M in FY2025, with the sharpest jump occurring between FY2023 and FY2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pennsylvania State University spend on Golf?
Pennsylvania State University Golf reported $2,680,692 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses at $1,701,070.
How does Pennsylvania State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (18th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Pennsylvania State University Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, Pennsylvania State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.