In fiscal year 2025, Ohio University's Baseball program reported $1.1M in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $163K. The program generated $1.1M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $781K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Ohio University ranks 64th overall in total expenses (25th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Ohio University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $780,626 |
| NCAA Distributions | $143,824 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $95,269 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $33,583 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $20,373 |
| Contributions | $11,370 |
| Ticket Sales | $6,720 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $5,350 |
| Guarantees | $2,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $436,114 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $349,946 |
| Team Travel | $153,043 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $95,269 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $66,499 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $58,281 |
| Game Expenses | $38,552 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $18,652 |
| Recruiting | $15,245 |
| Guarantees | $6,974 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $6,331 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $5,470 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $4,345 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $3,939 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $2,575 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,188 |
| Memberships and Dues | $75 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,099,115 | $1,262,498 | -$163K |
| FY2024 | $1,194,278 | $1,188,831 | +$5K |
| FY2023 | $1,353,902 | $1,124,436 | +$229K |
| FY2022 | $1,206,383 | $1,104,664 | +$102K |
The baseball program operated at a $163K deficit in FY2025, with $1.1M in revenue leaning heavily on Direct Institutional Support at $781K — meaning the school itself funded roughly 71% of all revenue. At $1.3M in total expenses, the program ranks 64th out of 71 FBS programs by spending and sits well below the FBS average of $3.8M, reflecting the financial scale typical of a MAC program operating on a lean budget. Expenses have climbed steadily from $1.1M in FY2022 to $1.3M in FY2025, with Athletic Student Aid representing the single largest cost at $436K
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