In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $31.7M in revenue and $23.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $8.6M. The program generated $31.7M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $15.2M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $15,174,025 |
| Media Rights | $8,775,001 |
| NCAA Distributions | $3,178,542 |
| Contributions | $2,844,418 |
| Ticket Sales | $1,689,643 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $18,084,243 |
| Team Travel | $1,416,688 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $949,907 |
| Game Expenses | $772,324 |
| Recruiting | $598,771 |
| Guarantees | $570,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $341,525 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $175,406 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $123,965 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $68,635 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $7,328 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,530 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $625 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $31,661,629 | $23,110,947 | +$8.6M |
| FY2024 | $23,700,160 | $16,026,798 | +$7.7M |
| FY2023 | $12,583,316 | $6,103,453 | +$6.5M |
| FY2022 | $10,913,782 | $4,995,621 | +$5.9M |
| FY2021 | $8,679,485 | $4,144,516 | +$4.5M |
| FY2020 | $9,858,926 | $4,764,752 | +$5.1M |
The men's basketball program generated $31.7M in revenue against $23.1M in expenses in FY2025, producing an $8.6M surplus, with Football Bowl Revenues accounting for $15.2M of that top line. At $23.1M, the program ranks 2nd in expenses among all 78 FBS programs and 2nd among the 41 Power Four schools, more than doubling the FBS average of $10.2M. Expenses have grown dramatically in recent years, surging from $4.1M in FY2021 to $23.1M in FY2025, driven largely by coaching compensation and bonuses, which alone
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