The Ohio State University (OSU) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $26.3M in revenue and $14.6M in expenses, for a net surplus of $11.7M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$26,285,905
Total Expenses
$14,588,893
Net
+$11,697,012

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$13,270,952
NCAA Distributions$6,249,602
Ticket Sales$4,333,108
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$994,194
Guarantees$476,220
Other Operating Revenue$354,215
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$216,923
Contributions$160,757
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$145,924
Sports Camp Revenues$84,010

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$5,188,430
Team Travel$1,990,695
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$1,434,050
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,235,298
Game Expenses$1,108,097
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,091,719
Athletic Student Aid$782,749
Recruiting$598,247
Other Operating Expenses$342,465
Guarantees$290,000
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$180,209
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$171,571
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$88,844
Sports Camp Expenses$64,149
Medical Expenses and Insurance$21,005
Memberships and Dues$1,365
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$26,285,905$14,588,893+$11.7M
FY2024$24,764,064$23,018,682+$1.7M
FY2023$24,162,936$14,491,760+$9.7M
FY2022$23,640,053$12,121,000+$11.5M
FY2021$15,486,368$9,481,027+$6.0M
FY2020$21,827,777$11,979,259+$9.8M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Ohio State University spend on Men's Basketball?
The Ohio State University Men's Basketball reported $14,588,893 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does The Ohio State University Men's Basketball generate?
The Ohio State University Men's Basketball reported $26,285,905 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is The Ohio State University Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, The Ohio State University Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $11.7M.