Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · ACC · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)'s Football program reported $153.9M in revenue and $88.9M in expenses, for a net surplus of $65.0M. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University competes in the ACC. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$153,914,384
Total Expenses
$88,921,720
Net
+$64,992,664

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$78,119,690
Media Rights$25,546,478
Ticket Sales$20,329,983
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$10,588,087
Contributions$7,070,625
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$6,541,595
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$2,260,533
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$2,164,605
NCAA Distributions$507,284
Guarantees$325,000
Other Operating Revenue$296,703
Sports Camp Revenues$152,073
In-Kind$11,728

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$45,685,105
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$11,900,801
Athletic Student Aid$5,133,619
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$4,403,005
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,495,848
Game Expenses$2,650,879
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$2,413,065
Team Travel$2,344,277
Recruiting$1,956,666
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$1,926,378
Football Bowl Expenses$1,817,977
Other Operating Expenses$1,710,590
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,298,162
Severance Payments$880,416
Guarantees$575,000
Medical Expenses and Insurance$379,079
Sports Camp Expenses$233,599
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$85,390
Memberships and Dues$26,915
Spirit Groups$4,949
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$153,914,384$88,921,720+$65.0M
FY2024$154,101,568$81,952,448+$72.1M
FY2023$137,972,340$64,890,578+$73.1M
FY2022$97,640,788$83,532,032+$14.1M
FY2021$63,915,376$53,399,748+$10.5M
FY2020$98,793,752$68,530,860+$30.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University spend on Football?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Football reported $88,921,720 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Football generate?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Football reported $153,914,384 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Football reported a net surplus of $65.0M.