West Virginia University (WVU) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, West Virginia University (WVU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $11.8M in revenue and $10.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $1.0M. The program generated $11.8M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $5.9M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, West Virginia University ranks 38th overall in total expenses (37th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. West Virginia University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$11,803,841
Total Expenses
$10,783,079
Net
+$1,020,762

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$5,938,794
Media Rights$4,659,505
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$528,628
Contributions$456,076
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$147,025
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$42,030
Sports Camp Revenues$31,783

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$4,810,481
Team Travel$2,152,560
Game Expenses$811,169
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$650,019
Athletic Student Aid$578,819
Guarantees$475,000
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$360,080
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$325,357
Other Operating Expenses$249,230
Recruiting$216,478
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$72,236
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$35,880
Severance Payments$26,653
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$15,910
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$2,837
Memberships and Dues$370
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$11,803,841$10,783,079+$1.0M
FY2024$13,288,117$11,536,132+$1.8M
FY2023$11,873,236$11,474,024+$399K
FY2022$11,217,429$9,966,160+$1.3M
FY2021$5,871,066$7,533,734-$1.7M
FY2020$10,029,053$10,355,095-$326K

West Virginia University Men's Basketball — Financial Context

Ticket sales drove $5.9M of the program's $11.8M in total revenue in FY2025, helping generate a $1.0M surplus over $10.8M in expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounted for $4.8M — the program's single largest cost — while overall expenses declined from $11.5M in each of the two prior years. At $10.8M, the Mountaineers ranked 37th among 41 Power Four programs in men's basketball spending, sitting just above the FBS average of $10.2M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for West Virginia University Men's Basketball?
The largest revenue category was Ticket Sales at $5,938,794 in FY2025.
How does West Virginia University Men's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, West Virginia University ranks 38th overall in total expenses (37th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M.
Is West Virginia University Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, West Virginia University Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $1.0M.