In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Volleyball program reported $1.0M in revenue and $4.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.7M. The program generated $1.0M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $363K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, The Ohio State University ranks 7th overall in total expenses (7th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $362,844 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $326,699 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $132,375 |
| Contributions | $91,656 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $75,991 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $7,409 |
| Guarantees | $1,740 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,604 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $340 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,443,700 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,044,775 |
| Team Travel | $811,804 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $320,576 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $210,615 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $207,540 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $116,092 |
| Game Expenses | $114,036 |
| Recruiting | $95,057 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $94,745 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $90,291 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $37,151 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $36,572 |
| Guarantees | $27,085 |
| Memberships and Dues | $5,674 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $2,249 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $1,078 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,000,658 | $4,659,040 | -$3.7M |
| FY2024 | $1,008,658 | $4,372,367 | -$3.4M |
| FY2023 | $964,019 | $4,209,419 | -$3.2M |
| FY2022 | $694,607 | $3,656,920 | -$3.0M |
| FY2021 | $244,828 | $2,531,552 | -$2.3M |
| FY2020 | $469,312 | $3,488,723 | -$3.0M |
Ohio State's volleyball program operates at a $3.7M deficit, generating $1.0M in revenue—led by $363K in ticket sales—against $4.7M in expenses, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $1.4M. The program ranks 7th in expenses among all 76 FBS volleyball programs and 7th among the 40 Power Four schools, spending nearly double the FBS average of $2.4M. Expenses have climbed steadily from $2.5M in FY2021 to $4.7M in FY2025, reflecting a sustained and deliberate investment in the program over that
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