In fiscal year 2025, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)'s Track and Field program reported $714K in revenue and $6.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.8M. The largest revenue source was Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships at $453K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks 13th overall in total expenses (13th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. 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 | $452,992 |
| NCAA Distributions | $235,110 |
| Contributions | $16,819 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $7,500 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,656 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,988,126 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,037,391 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $653,745 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $596,444 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $586,065 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $416,928 |
| Team Travel | $400,743 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $194,407 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $129,537 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $99,932 |
| Game Expenses | $98,231 |
| Recruiting | $96,767 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $93,580 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $61,677 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $8,761 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $2,180 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,377 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $1,050 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $714,077 | $6,466,941 | -$5.8M |
| FY2024 | $1,077,292 | $10,901,502 | -$9.8M |
| FY2023 | $347,180 | $10,119,754 | -$9.8M |
| FY2022 | $291,618 | $7,472,104 | -$7.2M |
| FY2021 | $243,948 | $6,997,312 | -$6.8M |
| FY2020 | $1,116,432 | $7,267,662 | -$6.2M |
Virginia Tech's Track and Field program operated at a $5.8 million deficit in FY2025, with expenses of $6.5 million dwarfing revenues of $714 thousand, the latter driven primarily by $453 thousand in royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships. Despite ranking 13th in expenses among 77 FBS programs — well above the FBS average of $3.9 million — the program has actually seen a significant cost reduction from its FY2024 peak of $10.9 million. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $2.0 million in FY2025.
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