Ball State University Field Hockey Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Field Hockey program reported $1K in revenue and $750K in expenses, for a net deficit of $749K. Like most Group of Five Field Hockey programs, Ball State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 20 FBS programs reporting Field Hockey data, Ball State University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (9th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.7M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,050
Total Expenses
$750,361
Net
-$749,311

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$1,050

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$443,382
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$157,765
Team Travel$78,696
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$29,812
Game Expenses$18,654
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$10,000
Other Operating Expenses$4,095
Medical Expenses and Insurance$3,461
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,000
Recruiting$1,496
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$1,050$750,361-$749K
FY2024$0$877,753-$878K
FY2023$20,013$811,235-$791K
FY2022$17,515$716,103-$699K

Ball State University Field Hockey — Financial Context

Ball State's field hockey program generated just $1K in revenue in FY2025, entirely from sports camp revenues, resulting in a $749K deficit. At $750K in total expenses, the program ranks 19th out of 20 FBS field hockey programs by spending, sitting well below the FBS average of $1.7M, with athletic student aid accounting for the majority of costs at $443K. Expenses have fluctuated over recent years, peaking at $878K in FY2024 before declining to their current level, though spending remains above the program's FY2022 low of $716K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ball State University spend on Field Hockey?
Ball State University Field Hockey reported $750,361 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $443,382.
How does Ball State University Field Hockey spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 20 FBS programs reporting Field Hockey data, Ball State University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (9th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.7M.
How is Ball State University Field Hockey funded?
Like most Group of Five Field Hockey programs, Ball State University funds Field Hockey primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.