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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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