Ball State University Baseball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Baseball program reported $104K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.6M. The largest revenue source was Sports Camp Revenues at $104K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Ball State University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (14th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$103,577
Total Expenses
$1,692,995
Net
-$1,589,418

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$103,577

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$720,413
Athletic Student Aid$407,587
Team Travel$360,139
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$110,573
Game Expenses$29,550
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$13,484
Sports Camp Expenses$12,658
Medical Expenses and Insurance$10,831
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$10,207
Other Operating Expenses$9,920
Recruiting$7,633
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$103,577$1,692,995-$1.6M
FY2024$86,152$1,540,511-$1.5M
FY2023$258,039$1,523,689-$1.3M
FY2022$253,644$1,414,970-$1.2M

Ball State University Baseball — Financial Context

Ball State's baseball program operates at a $1.6M deficit, generating just $104K in revenue—entirely from sports camps—against $1.7M in expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $720K, accounting for roughly 42% of total expenditures. At $1.7M in total expenses, the Cardinals rank 53rd among 71 FBS programs, spending well below the FBS average of $3.8M, though costs have crept steadily upward from $1.4M in FY2022.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ball State University spend on Baseball?
Ball State University Baseball reported $1,692,995 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $720,413.
How does Ball State University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Ball State University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (14th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Ball State University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Ball State University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.