In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Soccer program reported $36K in revenue and $975K in expenses, for a net deficit of $938K. Like most Group of Five Soccer programs, Ball State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Ball State University ranks 75th overall in total expenses (33rd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $36,373 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $480,033 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $254,698 |
| Team Travel | $104,852 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $51,303 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $42,399 |
| Game Expenses | $12,416 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $9,081 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $7,086 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $6,965 |
| Recruiting | $5,234 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $625 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $36,373 | $974,692 | -$938K |
| FY2024 | $106,409 | $786,411 | -$680K |
| FY2023 | $97,943 | $840,038 | -$742K |
| FY2022 | $21,196 | $800,612 | -$779K |
The soccer program generated just $36K in total revenue in FY2025, with sports camp revenues accounting for the entirety of that figure, resulting in a $938K deficit. At $975K in total expenses, the program ranks 75th out of 78 FBS schools by spending, operating at roughly one-third of the $2.9M FBS average, though costs have risen notably from $786K in FY2024. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expenditure at $480K, consuming nearly half of all program spending.
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