In fiscal year 2025, West Virginia University (WVU)'s Women's Basketball program reported $720K in revenue and $5.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.4M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $341K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, West Virginia University ranks 37th overall in total expenses (36th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. West Virginia University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $340,665 |
| NCAA Distributions | $170,280 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $54,722 |
| Contributions | $51,001 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $45,030 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $40,721 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $14,052 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $3,875 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,390,364 |
| Team Travel | $1,160,407 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $521,347 |
| Game Expenses | $389,479 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $356,678 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $240,238 |
| Recruiting | $198,729 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $196,412 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $161,918 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $142,246 |
| Guarantees | $130,594 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $119,600 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $63,000 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $58,581 |
| Memberships and Dues | $5,135 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $3,675 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $894 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $373 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $74 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $720,346 | $5,139,744 | -$4.4M |
| FY2024 | $639,116 | $4,582,686 | -$3.9M |
| FY2023 | $4,308,455 | $4,803,346 | -$495K |
| FY2022 | $4,131,581 | $4,880,650 | -$749K |
| FY2021 | $2,493,787 | $3,435,049 | -$941K |
| FY2020 | $6,860,072 | $4,301,543 | +$2.6M |
The Women's Basketball program generated $720K in total revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading the way at $341K, while $5.1M in expenses — headlined by $1.4M in coaching salaries and benefits — produced a $4.4M deficit. At 36th among 41 Power Four programs by expenses, West Virginia's spending sits just below the FBS average of $5.2M, though costs have climbed notably from $4.6M in FY2024 and represent a significant jump from the $3.4M spent in FY2021.
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