In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Tennis program reported $1.0M in revenue and $3.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.5M. The program generated $1.0M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $508K. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 5th overall in total expenses (5th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.8M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $508,274 |
| Contributions | $505,084 |
| NCAA Distributions | $5,064 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $658 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $2,234,770 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $771,250 |
| Team Travel | $151,817 |
| Game Expenses | $89,500 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $71,887 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $50,540 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $50,000 |
| Recruiting | $48,880 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $11,664 |
| Memberships and Dues | $3,723 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,019,080 | $3,484,031 | -$2.5M |
| FY2024 | $840,716 | $3,492,979 | -$2.7M |
| FY2023 | $774,415 | $1,460,629 | -$686K |
| FY2022 | $714,984 | $1,336,523 | -$622K |
| FY2021 | $812,759 | $1,227,105 | -$414K |
| FY2020 | $864,754 | $1,223,354 | -$359K |
The tennis program operates at a $2.5M deficit, with $3.5M in expenses significantly outpacing $1.0M in revenue, the latter of which is driven primarily by $508K in Football Bowl Revenues. At $3.5M in total expenses, Penn State ranks 5th among 73 FBS programs and 5th among 41 Power Four schools, spending nearly double the FBS average of $1.8M. Notably, expenses have surged dramatically since FY2023, more than doubling from $1.5M to $3.5M, largely due to $2.2M in coaching compensation and bonuses.
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