In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Softball program reported $493K in revenue and $2.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $143K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, The Ohio State University ranks 25th overall in total expenses (25th of 38 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.3M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $143,304 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $133,820 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $73,277 |
| NCAA Distributions | $63,600 |
| Contributions | $38,728 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $23,736 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $8,639 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $4,957 |
| Guarantees | $2,500 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $683,376 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $641,963 |
| Team Travel | $379,980 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $160,240 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $127,416 |
| Game Expenses | $98,715 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $97,874 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $91,116 |
| Recruiting | $66,794 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $48,718 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $47,376 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $30,792 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $19,449 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $2,048 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,695 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $607 |
| Memberships and Dues | $545 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $492,561 | $2,498,704 | -$2.0M |
| FY2024 | $344,641 | $2,543,822 | -$2.2M |
| FY2023 | $243,703 | $2,113,017 | -$1.9M |
| FY2022 | $186,377 | $1,910,820 | -$1.7M |
| FY2021 | $116,721 | $1,369,385 | -$1.3M |
| FY2020 | $165,445 | $1,639,934 | -$1.5M |
The Ohio State softball program generated $493K in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading the way at $143K, while expenses reached $2.5M — placing the Buckeyes 25th among 70 FBS programs and above the FBS average of $2.3M. Athletic student aid represented the largest expense category at $683K, contributing to an overall deficit of approximately $2.0M. Program spending has grown significantly over the past five years, rising from $1.4M in FY2021 to the current $2.5M level, which has held steady across both FY2024 and FY2025.
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