In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Volleyball program reported $3.4M in revenue and $9.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $6.0M. The program generated $3.4M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $1.7M. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $1,650,326 |
| Contributions | $761,782 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $417,377 |
| NCAA Distributions | $223,356 |
| Ticket Sales | $202,374 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $156,155 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $960 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $6,365,109 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,200,354 |
| Team Travel | $724,641 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $291,131 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $212,450 |
| Game Expenses | $209,260 |
| Recruiting | $157,733 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $139,567 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $58,999 |
| Guarantees | $44,500 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $23,049 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $3,814 |
| Memberships and Dues | $2,801 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,860 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3,412,330 | $9,435,268 | -$6.0M |
| FY2024 | $2,968,096 | $8,992,352 | -$6.0M |
| FY2023 | $2,340,968 | $2,944,470 | -$604K |
| FY2022 | $1,456,195 | $2,214,884 | -$759K |
| FY2021 | $1,062,021 | $1,522,417 | -$460K |
| FY2020 | $1,267,084 | $2,142,593 | -$876K |
Penn State's volleyball program stands as the most expensive in FBS, with FY2025 expenses of $9.4M ranking 1st among all 76 reporting programs and nearly four times the FBS average of $2.4M. Coaching compensation and bonuses alone account for $6.4M of those expenses, driving a $6.0M net deficit despite $3.4M in total revenue. Program spending has grown dramatically over recent years, surging from $1.5M in FY2021 to $9.4M in FY2025, reflecting a significant and sustained institutional investment in the sport.
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