In fiscal year 2025, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)'s Lacrosse program reported $421K in revenue and $2.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The largest revenue source was Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships at $256K. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks 9th overall in total expenses (8th of 13 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.6M. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $255,796 |
| NCAA Distributions | $99,102 |
| Contributions | $63,511 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,976 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $165 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $654,211 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $527,197 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $368,265 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $343,847 |
| Team Travel | $125,530 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $117,909 |
| Game Expenses | $61,429 |
| Recruiting | $43,879 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $38,011 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $29,983 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $29,252 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $15,844 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $9,601 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $7,347 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $3,506 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $2,896 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,275 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $475 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $420,550 | $2,380,457 | -$2.0M |
| FY2024 | $795,902 | $4,309,562 | -$3.5M |
| FY2023 | $389,452 | $3,368,298 | -$3.0M |
| FY2022 | $461,182 | $3,155,680 | -$2.7M |
| FY2021 | $136,178 | $2,835,874 | -$2.7M |
| FY2020 | $520,996 | $2,885,338 | -$2.4M |
Virginia Tech's lacrosse program generated $421K in revenue in FY2025, with royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships accounting for the majority at $256K, while expenses reached $2.4M, resulting in a $2.0M deficit. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $654K, and at $2.4M, total spending came in below the FBS average of $2.6M among schools offering the sport. Notably, expenses have declined sharply from a peak of $4.3M in FY2024, representing a significant year-over-year reduction of nearly $1.9M.
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