In fiscal year 2025, Miami University (Ohio)'s Football program reported $11.0M in revenue and $11.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $0. The program generated $11.0M in total revenue, led by Student Fees at $4.5M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Miami University (Ohio) ranks 73rd overall in total expenses (31st of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Miami University (Ohio) competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student Fees | $4,536,311 |
| Guarantees | $2,133,170 |
| Contributions | $1,526,584 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,433,536 |
| Ticket Sales | $835,465 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $375,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $123,079 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $45,550 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $8,739 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,068,018 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,533,207 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $611,813 |
| Team Travel | $503,316 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $457,489 |
| Recruiting | $431,138 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $421,322 |
| Game Expenses | $351,628 |
| Guarantees | $150,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $110,541 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $90,838 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $78,120 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $61,563 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $54,507 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $45,472 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $44,387 |
| Memberships and Dues | $4,075 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $11,017,434 | $11,017,434 | +$0 |
| FY2024 | $10,617,212 | $10,675,737 | -$59K |
| FY2023 | $9,527,038 | $9,527,038 | +$0 |
| FY2022 | $10,378,474 | $10,362,801 | +$16K |
| FY2021 | $7,293,116 | $7,293,116 | +$0 |
| FY2020 | $9,291,111 | $9,311,201 | -$20K |
The football program operates on a precisely balanced budget of $11.0M in both revenue and expenses, with student fees accounting for a leading $4.5M of that revenue — meaning students are the program's primary financial backer. At $11.0M in expenses, the program ranks 73rd out of 78 FBS programs and 32nd among 37 Group of Five schools, spending a fraction of the $36.5M FBS average. Expenses have trended upward in recent years, rising from $9.5M in FY2023 to $10.7M in FY2024 to $11.0M in FY2025, with athletic student aid
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