In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Track and Field program reported $446K in revenue and $5.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.7M. The largest revenue source was Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships at $239K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, The Ohio State University ranks 26th overall in total expenses (26th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $239,476 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $91,670 |
| NCAA Distributions | $57,496 |
| Contributions | $20,955 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $18,343 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $11,405 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $3,618 |
| Guarantees | $3,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,602,197 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $947,896 |
| Team Travel | $871,932 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $544,656 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $289,726 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $233,380 |
| Recruiting | $211,183 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $194,184 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $112,812 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $44,682 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $32,436 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $29,407 |
| Game Expenses | $24,922 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $4,720 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $3,682 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $675 |
| Memberships and Dues | $466 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $445,963 | $5,148,956 | -$4.7M |
| FY2024 | $422,924 | $5,260,679 | -$4.8M |
| FY2023 | $369,556 | $4,898,916 | -$4.5M |
| FY2022 | $279,880 | $4,753,451 | -$4.5M |
| FY2021 | $223,319 | $3,335,867 | -$3.1M |
| FY2020 | $333,761 | $3,437,429 | -$3.1M |
The Track and Field program generated $446K in revenue in FY2025, with royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships accounting for the majority at $239K, while expenses reached $5.1M — led by $1.6M in athletic student aid — resulting in a $4.7M deficit. At $5.1M in expenses, the program ranks 26th among 77 FBS programs and 26th among 41 Power Four schools, spending meaningfully above the FBS average of $3.9M. Expenses have climbed sharply since FY2021's $3.3M, peaking at $5.3M in FY2024
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