In fiscal year 2025, West Virginia University (WVU)'s Rowing program reported $80K in revenue and $1.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.4M. Like most Power Four Rowing programs, West Virginia University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Rowing data, West Virginia University ranks 22nd overall in total expenses (19th of 19 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.8M. West Virginia University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $67,351 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $11,349 |
| Contributions | $898 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $590,567 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $294,281 |
| Team Travel | $183,456 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $182,349 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $57,384 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $46,065 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $32,220 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $31,536 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $17,116 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $16,322 |
| Recruiting | $16,155 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $15,073 |
| Memberships and Dues | $3,670 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $754 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $79,598 | $1,486,948 | -$1.4M |
| FY2024 | $147,310 | $1,368,561 | -$1.2M |
| FY2023 | $143,653 | $1,309,150 | -$1.2M |
| FY2022 | $119,863 | $1,153,528 | -$1.0M |
| FY2021 | $111,450 | $802,324 | -$691K |
| FY2020 | $49,378 | $1,098,057 | -$1.0M |
The Rowing program generated just $80K in revenue against $1.5M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $1.4M deficit that places it among the lowest-spending rowing programs in the FBS — ranking 22nd of 25 programs overall and last among all 18 Power Four schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.8M. Athletic Student Aid represented the program's single largest expense at $591K, while Conference Distributions accounted for nearly all revenue at $67K. Expenses have risen steadily each year since FY2021, climbing from $802K to $1.5M — a near-doubling over just four years.
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