In fiscal year 2025, Old Dominion University (ODU)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $32K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Like most Group of Five Swimming and Diving programs, Old Dominion University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Old Dominion University ranks 45th overall in total expenses (13th of 23 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Old Dominion University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $19,000 |
| Contributions | $13,299 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $538,948 |
| Team Travel | $264,140 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $219,131 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $69,563 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $37,842 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $18,930 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $10,774 |
| Memberships and Dues | $5,190 |
| Recruiting | $4,734 |
| Game Expenses | $2,170 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $28 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $32,299 | $1,171,450 | -$1.1M |
| FY2024 | $30,498 | $1,170,092 | -$1.1M |
| FY2023 | $22,162 | $1,105,279 | -$1.1M |
| FY2022 | $42,521 | $1,019,602 | -$977K |
| FY2021 | $21,292 | $801,664 | -$780K |
| FY2020 | $28,442 | $992,991 | -$965K |
Old Dominion's Swimming and Diving program generated just $32K in revenue in FY2025, with $19K coming from royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships, while expenses reached $1.2M, resulting in an operating deficit of approximately $1.1M. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest cost at $539K, accounting for roughly 45% of total expenses. At $1.2M in total spending, the program ranks 45th among 56 FBS programs by expenses and sits well below the FBS average of $2.7M, though costs have steadily climbed from $802K in FY2021.
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