Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Lacrosse Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Lacrosse program reported $4.3M in revenue and $8.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.5M. The program generated $4.3M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $2.1M. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 13 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.6M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,261,248
Total Expenses
$8,743,299
Net
-$4,482,051

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$2,108,649
Contributions$1,867,674
Sports Camp Revenues$175,563
NCAA Distributions$87,900
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$12,625
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$8,837

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$6,122,139
Athletic Student Aid$1,567,088
Team Travel$294,335
Other Operating Expenses$159,692
Game Expenses$148,610
Sports Camp Expenses$128,280
Recruiting$110,049
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$100,028
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$87,192
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$22,322
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,732
Memberships and Dues$832
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$4,261,248$8,743,299-$4.5M
FY2024$3,164,654$7,588,358-$4.4M
FY2023$1,848,114$2,940,282-$1.1M
FY2022$1,762,894$2,281,927-$519K
FY2021$1,618,519$2,068,227-$450K
FY2020$1,954,202$2,362,761-$409K

Pennsylvania State University Lacrosse — Financial Context

The lacrosse program ran a $4.5M deficit in FY2025, with $8.7M in expenses dwarfing $4.3M in revenue — ranking first in spending among all 25 FBS lacrosse programs and first among the 13 Power Four schools, spending more than three times the FBS average of $2.6M. Coaching compensation alone accounted for $6.1M of those expenses, classified under Football Bowl Expenses, while Football Bowl Revenues made up the largest share of the program's $4.3M in income at $2.1M. Spending has surged dramatically in recent years, jumping from $2.9M in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pennsylvania State University spend on Lacrosse?
Pennsylvania State University Lacrosse reported $8,743,299 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses at $6,122,139.
How does Pennsylvania State University Lacrosse spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 13 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.6M.
How is Pennsylvania State University Lacrosse funded?
Like most Power Four Lacrosse programs, Pennsylvania State University funds Lacrosse primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.