West Virginia University (WVU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, West Virginia University (WVU)'s Golf program reported $367K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $808K. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $268K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, West Virginia University ranks 56th overall in total expenses (42nd of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. West Virginia University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$367,349
Total Expenses
$1,175,476
Net
-$808,127

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$268,281
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$84,030
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$15,038

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$305,267
Athletic Student Aid$221,996
Game Expenses$187,290
Team Travel$166,024
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$95,742
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$53,344
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$49,750
Recruiting$24,453
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$18,975
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$13,544
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$13,208
Other Operating Expenses$11,323
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$8,500
Memberships and Dues$2,500
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,587
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,155
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$818
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$367,349$1,175,476-$808K
FY2024$408,781$1,209,306-$801K
FY2023$620,623$1,201,783-$581K
FY2022$258,536$948,826-$690K
FY2021$173,202$727,609-$554K
FY2020$232,673$834,068-$601K

West Virginia University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $367K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for a dominant $268K of that total, while expenses of $1.2M — led by $305K in coaching salaries and benefits — produced an $808K deficit. Spending has held remarkably steady over the past three fiscal years at $1.2M after climbing from $728K in FY2021, suggesting the program has reached a cost plateau. At $1.2M in total expenses, West Virginia ranks 56th among 76 FBS programs and last among all 41 Power Four schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.0M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does West Virginia University spend on Golf?
West Virginia University Golf reported $1,175,476 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $305,267.
How does West Virginia University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, West Virginia University ranks 56th overall in total expenses (42nd of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is West Virginia University Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, West Virginia University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.