In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Gymnastics program reported $46K in revenue and $818K in expenses, for a net deficit of $771K. Like most Group of Five Gymnastics programs, Ball State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 34 FBS programs reporting Gymnastics data, Ball State University ranks 30th overall in total expenses (6th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.5M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $46,451 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $356,752 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $293,641 |
| Team Travel | $84,248 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $33,299 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $19,021 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $8,811 |
| Recruiting | $8,221 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $7,592 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $4,380 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $1,715 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $46,451 | $817,680 | -$771K |
| FY2024 | $177,298 | $699,334 | -$522K |
| FY2023 | $172,718 | $793,596 | -$621K |
| FY2022 | $60,151 | $722,489 | -$662K |
The gymnastics program at this Mid-American Conference school generated just $46K in FY2025 revenue, with sports camp revenues accounting for the entirety of that figure, leaving a $771K operating deficit against $818K in total expenses. Athletic student aid represented the program's largest cost at $357K, comprising roughly 44% of all expenditures. Despite running well below the FBS average of $2.5M in program expenses, Ball State ranked 30th out of 34 FBS gymnastics programs in spending, reflecting one of the leaner financial footprints in the Group of Five landscape.
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