In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Women's Basketball program reported $1.9M in revenue and $9.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $7.3M. The program generated $1.9M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $801K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 8th overall in total expenses (7th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Revenues | $801,396 |
| Contributions | $619,326 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $288,057 |
| Ticket Sales | $150,530 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $19,345 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $11,635 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $560 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $5,737,403 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $913,436 |
| Team Travel | $817,600 |
| Game Expenses | $687,755 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $260,667 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $207,911 |
| Recruiting | $160,617 |
| Guarantees | $101,000 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $97,365 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $84,715 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $57,409 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $20,193 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $4,668 |
| Memberships and Dues | $3,165 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,060 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,890,849 | $9,154,964 | -$7.3M |
| FY2024 | $1,271,662 | $8,927,166 | -$7.7M |
| FY2023 | $1,107,260 | $3,660,600 | -$2.6M |
| FY2022 | $887,701 | $2,985,241 | -$2.1M |
| FY2021 | $984,185 | $2,652,256 | -$1.7M |
| FY2020 | $1,141,826 | $3,035,897 | -$1.9M |
The program operates at a $7.3 million deficit, with $9.2 million in expenses dwarfing $1.9 million in revenue, placing it 8th among 78 FBS schools in program spending and well above the FBS average of $5.2 million. Coaching compensation and bonuses alone account for $5.7 million of those expenses, signaling a significant financial commitment to on-court leadership. That investment represents a dramatic operational shift, as expenses have more than tripled since FY2021's $2.7 million, with the sharpest jump occurring between FY2023 and FY2024.
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