In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Field Hockey program reported $210K in revenue and $2.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The largest revenue source was Sports Camp Revenues at $126K. Among the 20 FBS programs reporting Field Hockey data, The Ohio State University ranks 5th overall in total expenses (5th of 10 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.7M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $126,275 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $45,487 |
| Contributions | $29,722 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $6,977 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $1,140 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $827,431 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $466,662 |
| Team Travel | $288,523 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $181,553 |
| Recruiting | $84,681 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $83,174 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $79,887 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $73,115 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $63,778 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $55,091 |
| Game Expenses | $25,284 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $10,170 |
| Memberships and Dues | $944 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $270 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $209,601 | $2,240,563 | -$2.0M |
| FY2024 | $320,423 | $2,502,560 | -$2.2M |
| FY2023 | $306,907 | $2,175,743 | -$1.9M |
| FY2022 | $258,862 | $1,644,498 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $182,050 | $1,324,069 | -$1.1M |
| FY2020 | $164,206 | $1,373,403 | -$1.2M |
Ohio State's field hockey program generated $210K in FY2025 revenue, with sports camp revenues leading the way at $126K, while expenses reached $2.2M—resulting in a $2.0M deficit. Athletic student aid was the program's single largest expense at $827K, and at $2.2M total, Ohio State ranks 5th among the 20 FBS schools sponsoring the sport, spending well above the $1.7M FBS average. Program expenses have grown significantly over the past five years, nearly doubling from $1.3M in FY2021 to their current level.
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