Ohio University Golf Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Ohio University's Golf program reported $843K in revenue and $883K in expenses, for a net deficit of $40K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $546K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Ohio University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (26th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Ohio University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$843,039
Total Expenses
$883,273
Net
-$40,234

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$546,143
NCAA Distributions$141,408
Indirect Institutional Support$66,653
Contributions$44,610
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$44,225

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$388,295
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$189,659
Team Travel$147,455
Indirect Institutional Support$66,653
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$37,158
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$21,243
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$9,176
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$8,000
Other Operating Expenses$7,252
Game Expenses$3,337
Memberships and Dues$1,625
Recruiting$1,577
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,169
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$674
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$843,039$883,273-$40K
FY2024$966,234$946,142+$20K
FY2023$746,142$810,320-$64K
FY2022$719,997$734,052-$14K

Ohio University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program operates at a modest $40K deficit, generating $843K in revenue against $883K in expenses, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for the majority of revenue at $546K. At $883K in total expenses, the program ranks 68th out of 76 FBS programs by spending, operating at less than half the FBS average of $2.0M, reflecting a lean budget typical of a Group of Five mid-major. Expenses have fluctuated over recent years, peaking at $946K in FY2024 before pulling back in FY2025, with Athletic Student Aid representing the single largest cost at $388K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ohio University spend on Golf?
Ohio University Golf reported $883,273 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $388,295.
How does Ohio University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Ohio University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (26th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Ohio University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Ohio University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.