Ohio University Wrestling Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ohio University's Wrestling program reported $990K in revenue and $1.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $49K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $642K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Ohio University ranks 25th overall in total expenses (5th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Ohio University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$990,161
Total Expenses
$1,038,810
Net
-$48,649

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$642,317
NCAA Distributions$130,054
Contributions$109,592
Indirect Institutional Support$78,390
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$14,103
Ticket Sales$8,359
Other Operating Revenue$5,919
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,427

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$342,515
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$304,715
Team Travel$189,165
Indirect Institutional Support$78,390
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$27,522
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$24,904
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$18,331
Recruiting$14,267
Other Operating Expenses$10,856
Game Expenses$7,852
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$6,083
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$4,404
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$3,731
Medical Expenses and Insurance$3,516
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$2,044
Memberships and Dues$515
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$990,161$1,038,810-$49K
FY2024$1,003,604$996,629+$7K
FY2023$781,343$917,070-$136K
FY2022$810,936$843,507-$33K

Ohio University Wrestling — Financial Context

Wrestling at Ohio University operates on a lean budget relative to its FBS peers, with $1.0 million in expenses ranking 25th out of 28 FBS programs offering the sport and well below the $2.7 million FBS average. The program posted a modest $49K deficit in FY2025, relying on Direct Institutional Support for nearly two-thirds of its $990K in revenue, while Athletic Student Aid represented its single largest expense at $343K. Spending has grown steadily from $844K in FY2022 to $1.0 million in FY2025, though the program remains among the more economically modest wrestling operations in FBS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ohio University spend on Wrestling?
Ohio University Wrestling reported $1,038,810 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $342,515.
How does Ohio University Wrestling spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Ohio University ranks 25th overall in total expenses (5th of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Ohio University Wrestling funded?
Like most Group of Five Wrestling programs, Ohio University funds Wrestling primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.