In fiscal year 2025, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)'s Golf program reported $396K in revenue and $1.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.5M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $165K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks 36th overall in total expenses (34th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $165,201 |
| NCAA Distributions | $122,720 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $107,904 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $597,683 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $474,428 |
| Team Travel | $184,950 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $175,960 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $151,009 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $66,504 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $46,023 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $41,501 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $40,575 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $37,364 |
| Recruiting | $34,466 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $31,617 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $21,905 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $13,518 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $9,700 |
| Memberships and Dues | $4,385 |
| Game Expenses | $1,613 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $395,825 | $1,933,201 | -$1.5M |
| FY2024 | $492,918 | $3,485,750 | -$3.0M |
| FY2023 | $201,738 | $3,019,608 | -$2.8M |
| FY2022 | $268,248 | $2,856,654 | -$2.6M |
| FY2021 | $110,056 | $2,445,538 | -$2.3M |
| FY2020 | $563,672 | $2,700,146 | -$2.1M |
The golf program generated $396K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions leading the way at $165K, while expenses reached $1.9M — driven primarily by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $598K — resulting in a $1.5M deficit. Notably, FY2025 spending represented a significant pullback from the prior year's $3.5M, continuing a downward trend after expenses peaked in FY2024. At $1.9M, the program now spends slightly below the FBS average of $2.0M, ranking 36th out of 76 FBS programs and 34th among 41 Power Four schools.
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