In fiscal year 2025, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)'s Wrestling program reported $463K in revenue and $3.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.5M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $265K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks 8th overall in total expenses (8th of 20 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $265,191 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $98,231 |
| NCAA Distributions | $87,360 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $12,693 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $827,826 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $710,241 |
| Team Travel | $235,448 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $212,482 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $208,295 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $186,679 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $167,025 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $147,844 |
| Recruiting | $75,302 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $72,124 |
| Game Expenses | $61,811 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $33,650 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $24,293 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $15,000 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $10,000 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $8,775 |
| Guarantees | $7,000 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $4,690 |
| Memberships and Dues | $2,536 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $463,475 | $3,011,021 | -$2.5M |
| FY2024 | $861,000 | $5,179,500 | -$4.3M |
| FY2023 | $619,888 | $4,070,796 | -$3.5M |
| FY2022 | $329,710 | $4,034,788 | -$3.7M |
| FY2021 | $90,760 | $2,924,408 | -$2.8M |
| FY2020 | $457,926 | $2,787,410 | -$2.3M |
The wrestling program generated $463K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for the majority at $265K, while expenses reached $3.0M — ranking 8th among the 28 FBS schools that sponsor the sport and above the FBS average of $2.7M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the single largest expense category at $828K, contributing to an overall deficit of $2.5M. Notably, program expenses have declined significantly from a peak of $5.2M in FY2024, returning closer to levels seen earlier in the decade.
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