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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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'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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