Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Wrestling Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)'s Wrestling program reported $12.4M in revenue and $13.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $631K. The program generated $12.4M in total revenue, led by Football Bowl Revenues at $6.2M. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 20 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. Pennsylvania State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$12,401,363
Total Expenses
$13,032,137
Net
-$630,774

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$6,192,526
Contributions$3,768,707
Ticket Sales$1,680,622
Sports Camp Revenues$579,205
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$147,681
NCAA Distributions$32,622

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$10,196,130
Other Operating Expenses$775,352
Athletic Student Aid$704,215
Sports Camp Expenses$389,409
Team Travel$376,893
Game Expenses$289,837
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$130,085
Recruiting$92,576
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$25,752
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$20,419
Guarantees$18,000
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$7,069
Memberships and Dues$3,310
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$3,090
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$12,401,363$13,032,137-$631K
FY2024$4,806,484$6,813,886-$2.0M
FY2023$3,214,536$2,215,041+$999K
FY2022$2,121,073$2,030,602+$90K
FY2021$950,621$1,161,206-$211K
FY2020$1,904,746$1,417,278+$487K

Pennsylvania State University Wrestling — Financial Context

The Penn State wrestling program generated $12.4 million in revenue in FY2025, with Football Bowl Revenues accounting for $6.2 million of that total, yet still finished the year with a $631K deficit against $13.0 million in expenses. Coaching compensation and bonuses drove the cost structure, totaling $10.2 million alone and pushing the program to the highest expense total among all 28 FBS wrestling programs, well above the FBS average of $2.7 million. The program's spending has surged dramatically over recent years, rising from just $1.2 million in FY2021 to $13.0 million in FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pennsylvania State University spend on Wrestling?
Pennsylvania State University Wrestling reported $13,032,137 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses at $10,196,130.
How does Pennsylvania State University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Pennsylvania State University ranks 1st overall in total expenses (1st of 20 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Pennsylvania State University Wrestling funded?
Like most Power Four Wrestling programs, Pennsylvania State University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.