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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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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