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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $1,050 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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'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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