Ball State University Athletics Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's athletics department reported $34.7M in total revenues and $34.8M in total expenses, resulting in a net deficit of $27K. Ball State University competes in the MAC. Financial data for Ball State University is available in this dataset from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$34,744,305
Total Expenses
$34,771,799
Net
-$27,494

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FY2025 Revenue & Expenses by Sport

SportRevenueExpenses
Football$3,218,285$9,471,299
Men's Basketball$335,462$2,550,718
Women's Basketball$179,345$2,114,102
Other Sports$258,812$11,201,114

Individual Sport Financial Pages

SportRevenue FY2025Expenses FY2025
Football$3,218,285$9,485,095
Men's Basketball$69,008$2,502,603
Women's Basketball$238,783$2,162,647
Baseball$103,577$1,692,995
Soccer$36,373$974,692
Volleyball$8,941$1,696,760
Swimming and Diving$0$1,057,359
Softball$62,120$1,080,839
Tennis$0$1,039,919
Golf$300$1,016,170
Gymnastics$46,451$817,680
Field Hockey$1,050$750,361
Track and Field$0$1,078,839
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.

Recent Financial Trends

Fiscal YearTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesNet
FY2025$34,744,305$34,771,799-$27K
FY2024$32,402,369$29,311,450+$3.1M
FY2023$30,273,216$30,482,485-$209K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue does Ball State University athletics generate?
In FY2025, Ball State University reported $34.7M in total athletics revenues according to NCAA MFRS filings.
How much does Ball State University spend on athletics?
In FY2025, Ball State University reported $34.8M in total athletics expenses according to NCAA MFRS filings.
Does Ball State University athletics run a surplus or deficit?
In FY2025, Ball State University athletics reported a net deficit of $27K.