In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Lacrosse program reported $1.5M in revenue and $5.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.2M. The program generated $1.5M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $660K. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Lacrosse data, The Ohio State University ranks 4th overall in total expenses (4th of 13 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.6M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $659,526 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $396,512 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $150,967 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $121,273 |
| Ticket Sales | $110,083 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $31,597 |
| NCAA Distributions | $17,200 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $3,505 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,660,831 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,452,473 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $525,881 |
| Team Travel | $496,149 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $356,254 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $280,025 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $186,975 |
| Recruiting | $172,748 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $157,366 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $123,463 |
| Game Expenses | $112,203 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $62,171 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $53,966 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $36,743 |
| Guarantees | $20,000 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $10,875 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $1,538 |
| Memberships and Dues | $887 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $808 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,490,663 | $5,711,356 | -$4.2M |
| FY2024 | $1,321,784 | $5,536,351 | -$4.2M |
| FY2023 | $1,115,303 | $5,308,804 | -$4.2M |
| FY2022 | $720,238 | $4,340,798 | -$3.6M |
| FY2021 | $481,269 | $3,488,963 | -$3.0M |
| FY2020 | $957,838 | $4,216,181 | -$3.3M |
The Ohio State lacrosse program operates at a $4.2M deficit, with $5.7M in expenses vastly outpacing $1.5M in revenue, the latter driven primarily by $660K in contributions. At $5.7M, the program ranks 4th in expenses among all 25 FBS lacrosse programs and 4th among Power Four schools, spending more than twice the FBS average of $2.6M, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounting for the largest expense category at $1.7M. Expenses have grown steadily from $3.5M in FY2021 to $5.7M in FY2
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