Ball State University Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Softball program reported $62K in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.0M. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Ball State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Ball State University ranks 60th overall in total expenses (22nd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$62,120
Total Expenses
$1,080,839
Net
-$1,018,719

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Sports Camp Revenues$62,120

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$430,477
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$366,113
Team Travel$155,737
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$69,044
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$24,171
Game Expenses$15,037
Other Operating Expenses$10,421
Recruiting$5,849
Medical Expenses and Insurance$2,673
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,259
Sports Camp Expenses$58
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$62,120$1,080,839-$1.0M
FY2024$83,843$1,036,090-$952K
FY2023$49,159$941,994-$893K
FY2022$81,162$1,014,290-$933K

Ball State University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program generated just $62K in FY2025 revenue, with sports camps serving as the sole meaningful revenue source. At $1.1M in total expenses — led by $430K in athletic student aid — the program ran a deficit of approximately $1.0M, making it one of the leaner softball operations in FBS, ranking 60th out of 70 programs in spending and well below the FBS average of $2.3M. Expenses have nonetheless crept upward steadily from $942K in FY2023 to $1.1M in FY2025, suggesting modest but consistent investment growth despite the program's relatively small financial footprint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ball State University spend on Softball?
Ball State University Softball reported $1,080,839 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $430,477.
How does Ball State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Ball State University ranks 60th overall in total expenses (22nd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Ball State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Ball State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.