In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $669K in revenue and $6.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $6.1M. The largest revenue source was Other Operating Revenue at $137K. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, The Ohio State University ranks 3rd overall in total expenses (3rd of 33 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $137,362 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $135,391 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $133,265 |
| NCAA Distributions | $104,152 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $99,468 |
| Contributions | $56,414 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $3,084 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,498,032 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,415,730 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,224,784 |
| Team Travel | $514,806 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $394,612 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $367,129 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $248,484 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $211,954 |
| Recruiting | $199,892 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $165,138 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $139,829 |
| Game Expenses | $138,001 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $99,934 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $72,474 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $42,416 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $13,087 |
| Memberships and Dues | $12,435 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $3,650 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,228 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $669,136 | $6,763,615 | -$6.1M |
| FY2024 | $558,891 | $6,697,238 | -$6.1M |
| FY2023 | $336,004 | $6,204,906 | -$5.9M |
| FY2022 | $730,724 | $5,260,207 | -$4.5M |
| FY2021 | $388,554 | $4,139,851 | -$3.8M |
| FY2020 | $379,451 | $4,439,251 | -$4.1M |
Ohio State's Swimming and Diving program operates at a $6.1M deficit, with $6.8M in expenses dwarfing the $669K in revenue generated, the largest portion of which came from Other Operating Revenue at $137K. The program ranks 3rd in expenses among all 56 FBS Swimming and Diving programs — and 3rd among Power Four schools — spending more than 2.5 times the FBS average of $2.7M, with Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fees representing the single largest cost at $1.5M. Expenses have grown significantly over the past five years, rising from $4.1M in
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