In fiscal year 2025, Ohio University's Football program reported $12.9M in revenue and $11.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $1.1M. The program generated $12.9M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $7.9M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Ohio University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (26th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Ohio University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $7,910,132 |
| Guarantees | $1,250,000 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $965,369 |
| NCAA Distributions | $892,178 |
| Ticket Sales | $823,194 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $350,000 |
| Contributions | $194,533 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $186,127 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $168,000 |
| Media Rights | $42,000 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $27,141 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $25,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $18,835 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $15,488 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $3,996,499 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,756,180 |
| Team Travel | $1,133,685 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $965,369 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $659,863 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $534,485 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $429,089 |
| Guarantees | $425,000 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $378,905 |
| Recruiting | $358,751 |
| Game Expenses | $271,424 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $238,480 |
| Memberships and Dues | $160,740 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $118,203 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $106,219 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $93,732 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $64,310 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $57,226 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $20,000 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $9,696 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $12,867,997 | $11,777,856 | +$1.1M |
| FY2024 | $13,165,258 | $12,389,798 | +$775K |
| FY2023 | $10,843,765 | $11,203,764 | -$360K |
| FY2022 | $10,085,744 | $10,152,483 | -$67K |
The football program generated $12.9M in revenue against $11.8M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $1.1M surplus, though $7.9M of that revenue came from direct institutional support rather than market-driven sources. At $11.8M in total expenses, the program ranks 68th out of 78 FBS programs and 27th among 37 Group of Five schools, spending just 32% of the FBS average of $36.5M. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $4.0M, accounting for roughly one-third of all spending.
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