West Virginia University (WVU) Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, West Virginia University (WVU)'s Wrestling program reported $361K in revenue and $1.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The largest revenue source was Sports Camp Revenues at $117K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, West Virginia University ranks 21st overall in total expenses (20th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. West Virginia University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2012 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$361,041
Total Expenses
$1,555,961
Net
-$1,194,920

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$117,272
Ticket Sales$91,625
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$68,124
Contributions$40,340
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$26,708
NCAA Distributions$16,972

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$415,116
Athletic Student Aid$400,030
Team Travel$262,577
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$131,063
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$63,982
Recruiting$58,833
Sports Camp Expenses$55,975
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$30,436
Game Expenses$30,333
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$28,535
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$20,671
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$19,859
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$12,500
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$11,901
Other Operating Expenses$11,636
Medical Expenses and Insurance$2,514
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$361,041$1,555,961-$1.2M
FY2024$228,066$1,263,523-$1.0M
FY2023$350,539$1,341,182-$991K
FY2022$223,537$1,124,005-$900K
FY2021$215,600$843,508-$628K
FY2020$203,510$1,066,749-$863K

West Virginia University Wrestling — Financial Context

The Big 12 wrestling program generated $361K in FY2025 revenue, with sports camp revenues leading the way at $117K, while expenses of $1.6M — driven primarily by $415K in coaching salaries and benefits — produced a $1.2M deficit. Despite ranking 20th out of 20 Power Four wrestling programs in spending, West Virginia's $1.6M expense base sits well below the FBS average of $2.7M. Program expenses have nonetheless climbed steadily, nearly doubling from $844K in FY2021 to $1.6M in FY2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does West Virginia University spend on Wrestling?
West Virginia University Wrestling reported $1,555,961 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $415,116.
How does West Virginia University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, West Virginia University ranks 21st overall in total expenses (20th of 20 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is West Virginia University Wrestling funded?
Like most Power Four Wrestling programs, West Virginia University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.