The Ohio State University (OSU) Women's Basketball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Women's Basketball program reported $1.6M in revenue and $7.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.6M. The program generated $1.6M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $803K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, The Ohio State University ranks 20th overall in total expenses (19th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,562,646
Total Expenses
$7,163,564
Net
-$5,600,918

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$802,980
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$374,793
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$155,958
Sports Camp Revenues$63,124
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$50,435
Guarantees$50,000
Contributions$41,958
NCAA Distributions$22,360
Other Operating Revenue$1,038

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,581,854
Team Travel$1,514,584
Athletic Student Aid$931,129
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$451,049
Recruiting$356,769
Game Expenses$219,021
Other Operating Expenses$190,730
Guarantees$148,590
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$144,510
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$140,817
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$92,071
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$91,300
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$90,843
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$83,720
Sports Camp Expenses$56,161
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$43,205
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$18,355
Medical Expenses and Insurance$7,506
Memberships and Dues$1,350
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$1,562,646$7,163,564-$5.6M
FY2024$1,710,887$7,630,293-$5.9M
FY2023$1,277,841$6,560,159-$5.3M
FY2022$693,032$5,236,137-$4.5M
FY2021$193,643$3,588,286-$3.4M
FY2020$790,523$5,128,196-$4.3M

The Ohio State University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The Ohio State University's women's basketball program generated $1.6 million in revenue in FY2025, led by $803K in ticket sales, while spending $7.2 million — well above the FBS average of $5.2 million — resulting in a $5.6 million deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities represented the program's single largest expense at $2.6 million, reflecting a significant investment in on-court leadership. Program expenses have surged dramatically since FY2021, nearly doubling from $3.6 million to $7.2 million, ranking Ohio State 20th among 78 F

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for The Ohio State University Women's Basketball?
The largest revenue category was Ticket Sales at $802,980 in FY2025.
How does The Ohio State University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, The Ohio State University ranks 20th overall in total expenses (19th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M.
Is The Ohio State University Women's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, The Ohio State University Women's Basketball reported a net deficit of $5.6M.