In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Ice Hockey program reported $1.7M in revenue and $8.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $7.0M. The program generated $1.7M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $680K. Among the 11 FBS programs reporting Ice Hockey data, The Ohio State University ranks 5th overall in total expenses (5th of 6 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $7.4M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $679,721 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $323,823 |
| NCAA Distributions | $278,256 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $156,943 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $96,804 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $85,450 |
| Contributions | $68,535 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $16,575 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $2,382,994 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,261,975 |
| Team Travel | $1,336,778 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $533,828 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $475,608 |
| Game Expenses | $355,646 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $284,804 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $269,705 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $262,819 |
| Recruiting | $194,365 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $109,680 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $78,268 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $64,420 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $40,526 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $39,495 |
| Guarantees | $25,000 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $17,975 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,448 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,706,107 | $8,735,334 | -$7.0M |
| FY2024 | $1,703,934 | $8,463,207 | -$6.8M |
| FY2023 | $1,488,386 | $7,825,597 | -$6.3M |
| FY2022 | $1,057,506 | $6,780,723 | -$5.7M |
| FY2021 | $324,567 | $4,948,713 | -$4.6M |
| FY2020 | $1,153,142 | $5,933,413 | -$4.8M |
The ice hockey program generated $1.7M in FY2025 revenue, led by $680K in ticket sales, while expenses reached $8.7M — with athletic student aid representing the largest cost at $2.4M — resulting in a $7.0M deficit. At $8.7M in total expenses, Ohio State ranks 5th among the 11 FBS programs sponsoring the sport and 5th among the six Power Four participants, sitting above the FBS average of $7.4M. Program expenses have grown steadily over the past five years, rising from $4.9M in FY2021 to $8.7M in FY2025,
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