West Virginia University (WVU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2012–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, West Virginia University (WVU)'s Football program reported $52.8M in revenue and $34.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $18.7M. West Virginia University competes in the Big 12. Financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$52,816,079
Total Expenses
$34,153,489
Net
+$18,662,590

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$18,638,022
Ticket Sales$16,022,750
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$12,391,544
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$2,098,044
Football Bowl Revenues$1,412,176
Contributions$1,093,706
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$878,871
Guarantees$200,000
Sports Camp Revenues$80,385
Other Operating Revenue$581

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$9,509,086
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$4,786,136
Athletic Student Aid$3,500,503
Game Expenses$3,261,644
Severance Payments$3,155,715
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$2,304,720
Team Travel$1,976,282
Recruiting$1,285,705
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,080,753
Other Operating Expenses$955,979
Guarantees$725,000
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$706,885
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$556,640
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$105,699
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$85,456
Sports Camp Expenses$82,581
Medical Expenses and Insurance$65,921
Memberships and Dues$5,555
Football Bowl Expenses$3,229
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$52,816,079$34,153,489+$18.7M
FY2024$47,268,562$25,322,965+$21.9M
FY2023$44,337,702$24,219,155+$20.1M
FY2022$50,477,676$24,342,556+$26.1M
FY2021$23,609,027$17,233,863+$6.4M
FY2020$50,447,014$22,221,319+$28.2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Virginia University spend on Football?
West Virginia University Football reported $34,153,489 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does West Virginia University Football generate?
West Virginia University Football reported $52,816,079 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is West Virginia University Football profitable?
In FY2025, West Virginia University Football reported a net surplus of $18.7M.