Ball State University Golf Finances FY2025

Ball State University Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Golf program reported $300 in revenue and $1.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.0M. Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Ball State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Ball State University ranks 61st overall in total expenses (19th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$300

Total Expenses

$1,016,170

Net

-$1,015,870

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Sports Camp Revenues	$300

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$393,384
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$249,021
Team Travel	$228,968
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$88,885
Other Operating Expenses	$21,715
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$20,000
Game Expenses	$13,225
Recruiting	$500
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$472

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$393,384

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$249,021

Team Travel

$228,968

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$88,885

Other Operating Expenses

$21,715

Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$20,000

Game Expenses

$13,225

Recruiting

$500

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$472

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$300	$1,016,170	-$1.0M
FY2024	$128,373	$1,171,758	-$1.0M
FY2023	$118,871	$811,510	-$693K
FY2022	$83,855	$736,933	-$653K

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$300

$1,016,170

-$1.0M

FY2024

$128,373

$1,171,758

-$1.0M

FY2023

$118,871

$811,510

-$693K

FY2022

$83,855

$736,933

-$653K

Ball State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated just $300 in total revenue during FY2025, derived entirely from sports camp revenues, leaving the program with a deficit of approximately $1.0 million. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $393K, accounting for roughly 39% of the program's $1.0 million in total spending. At $1.0 million in expenses, Ball State ranks 61st among 76 FBS programs and spends well below the FBS average of $2.0 million, though costs have risen notably since FY2022's $737K base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ball State University spend on Golf?

Ball State University Golf reported $1,016,170 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $393,384.

How does Ball State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Ball State University ranks 61st overall in total expenses (19th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.

How is Ball State University Golf funded?

Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Ball State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.