In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Soccer program reported $745K in revenue and $5.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.3M. The largest revenue source was Sports Camp Revenues at $288K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, The Ohio State University ranks 5th overall in total expenses (5th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.9M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $287,678 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $147,106 |
| NCAA Distributions | $138,030 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $95,331 |
| Contributions | $35,679 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $29,429 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $12,015 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,601,941 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,380,635 |
| Team Travel | $556,393 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $301,545 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $182,776 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $171,421 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $167,232 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $154,787 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $123,361 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $123,002 |
| Game Expenses | $86,899 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $82,535 |
| Recruiting | $74,145 |
| Guarantees | $40,000 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $19,228 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $4,664 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,119 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $494 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $745,268 | $5,072,177 | -$4.3M |
| FY2024 | $542,481 | $4,478,605 | -$3.9M |
| FY2023 | $542,784 | $4,324,343 | -$3.8M |
| FY2022 | $395,857 | $3,626,587 | -$3.2M |
| FY2021 | $261,595 | $2,855,200 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $407,309 | $3,374,490 | -$3.0M |
The Ohio State soccer program operates at a $4.3M deficit, generating $745K in revenue — led by $288K in sports camp revenues — against $5.1M in expenses, with athletic student aid representing the largest cost at $1.6M. At $5.1M in total expenses, the program ranks 5th among all 78 FBS soccer programs and 5th among Power Four schools, spending 76% more than the FBS average of $2.9M. Expenses have grown steadily over the past five years, rising from $2.9M in FY2021 to $5.1M in FY2025 — a 76% increase
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