In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Soccer program reported $4.0M in revenue and $9.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.8M. The program generated $4.0M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $2.0M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $1,958,151 |
| Contributions | $1,366,251 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $527,877 |
| NCAA Distributions | $84,280 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $18,427 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,456 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $6,313,593 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,777,822 |
| Team Travel | $586,069 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $302,222 |
| Recruiting | $202,467 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $144,827 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $134,950 |
| Game Expenses | $126,187 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $108,074 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $50,320 |
| Guarantees | $25,500 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $5,111 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,440 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $218 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3,958,442 | $9,778,800 | -$5.8M |
| FY2024 | $3,058,366 | $8,706,826 | -$5.6M |
| FY2023 | $1,669,978 | $2,958,527 | -$1.3M |
| FY2022 | $1,550,001 | $2,489,080 | -$939K |
| FY2021 | $1,332,537 | $1,928,941 | -$596K |
| FY2020 | $1,740,173 | $2,474,422 | -$734K |
The Nittany Lions' soccer program ranks 1st in expenses among all 78 FBS programs and 1st among Power Four schools, with $9.8M in FY2025 spending far exceeding the FBS average of $2.9M. Coaching compensation and bonuses account for $6.3M of those expenses, driving a $5.8M operating deficit against $4.0M in revenue. Spending has surged dramatically in recent years, more than tripling from $3.0M in FY2023 to $9.8M in FY2025, signaling a significant institutional investment in building the program's competitive profile.
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