In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Wrestling program reported $1.3M in revenue and $3.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.8M. The program generated $1.3M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $448K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, The Ohio State University ranks 6th overall in total expenses (6th of 20 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 |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $447,751 |
| Contributions | $370,837 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $263,363 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $135,289 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $61,978 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $38,333 |
| NCAA Distributions | $25,800 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $1,595 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,138,935 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $543,272 |
| Team Travel | $234,144 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $218,619 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $194,350 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $154,337 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $147,458 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $136,169 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $117,080 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $108,986 |
| Recruiting | $85,919 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $45,410 |
| Game Expenses | $34,876 |
| Guarantees | $10,000 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $9,856 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $4,858 |
| Memberships and Dues | $635 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,344,946 | $3,184,904 | -$1.8M |
| FY2024 | $1,366,510 | $3,010,322 | -$1.6M |
| FY2023 | $1,552,813 | $2,875,056 | -$1.3M |
| FY2022 | $1,549,834 | $2,303,978 | -$754K |
| FY2021 | $674,738 | $1,712,922 | -$1.0M |
| FY2020 | $1,786,455 | $2,437,630 | -$651K |
The Ohio State wrestling program generated $1.3 million in revenue in FY2025, with ticket sales leading the way at $448K, but expenses of $3.2 million — driven primarily by $1.1 million in coaching salaries and benefits — produced an $1.8 million deficit. At $3.2 million in total spending, Ohio State ranks 6th among the 28 FBS wrestling programs and sits well above the FBS average of $2.7 million. Program expenses have grown steadily from $1.7 million in FY2021 to $3.2 million in FY2025, reflecting a significant and consistent investment in the sport
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