The Ohio State University (OSU) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Baseball program reported $808K in revenue and $4.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.3M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $307K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, The Ohio State University ranks 26th overall in total expenses (25th of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$807,528
Total Expenses
$4,071,872
Net
-$3,264,344

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$306,517
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$134,932
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$117,827
Sports Camp Revenues$115,013
Ticket Sales$81,400
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$31,764
Guarantees$20,000
Other Operating Revenue$75

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,285,059
Team Travel$868,172
Athletic Student Aid$586,223
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$287,171
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$274,336
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$242,673
Game Expenses$122,562
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$110,333
Recruiting$99,492
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$89,947
Other Operating Expenses$61,196
Sports Camp Expenses$36,671
Guarantees$4,500
Medical Expenses and Insurance$3,537
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$807,528$4,071,872-$3.3M
FY2024$694,148$3,918,119-$3.2M
FY2023$750,305$3,433,545-$2.7M
FY2022$563,488$2,519,946-$2.0M
FY2021$321,070$1,869,895-$1.5M
FY2020$592,062$1,855,963-$1.3M

The Ohio State University Baseball — Financial Context

The Ohio State baseball program generated $808K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions leading the way at $307K, while expenses reached $4.1M — ranking 26th among 71 FBS programs and above the FBS average of $3.8M — resulting in a $3.3M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the largest expense category at $1.3M. Program spending has grown significantly over recent years, more than doubling from $1.9M in FY2021 to $4.1M in FY2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for The Ohio State University Baseball?
The largest revenue category was Contributions at $306,517 in FY2025.
How does The Ohio State University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, The Ohio State University ranks 26th overall in total expenses (25th of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M.
Is The Ohio State University Baseball profitable?
In FY2025, The Ohio State University Baseball reported a net deficit of $3.3M.