Ball State University Swimming and Diving Finances FY2025

Ball State University Swimming and Diving Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Swimming and Diving program reported $0 in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Ball State University's Swimming and Diving program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Ball State University ranks 49th overall in total expenses (17th of 23 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

Total Expenses

$1,057,359

Net

-$1,057,359

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$430,740
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$257,888
Team Travel	$222,820
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$64,582
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$47,791
Sports Camp Expenses	$13,002
Recruiting	$8,834
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$6,016
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)	$3,767
Other Operating Expenses	$1,479
Game Expenses	$440

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$430,740

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

$257,888

Team Travel

$222,820

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$64,582

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$47,791

Sports Camp Expenses

$13,002

Recruiting

$8,834

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

$6,016

Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)

$3,767

Other Operating Expenses

$1,479

Game Expenses

$440

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	$0	$1,057,359	-$1.1M
FY2024	$35,000	$935,025	-$900K
FY2023	$66,411	$762,018	-$696K
FY2022	$49,500	$762,582	-$713K

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$1,057,359

-$1.1M

FY2024

$35,000

$935,025

-$900K

FY2023

$66,411

$762,018

-$696K

FY2022

$49,500

$762,582

-$713K

Ball State University Swimming and Diving — Financial Context

The Swimming and Diving program operates entirely without direct revenue, producing a $1.1M deficit funded by the broader athletic department. Expenses have grown significantly over the past four years, rising from $763K in FY2022 to $1.1M in FY2025, a 44% increase driven in part by Athletic Student Aid, which at $431K represents the program's single largest cost. Despite that growth, the program remains below average by FBS standards, ranking 49th of 56 programs in expenses against an FBS average of $2.7M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ball State University spend on Swimming and Diving?

Ball State University Swimming and Diving reported $1,057,359 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $430,740.

How does Ball State University Swimming and Diving spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Ball State University ranks 49th overall in total expenses (17th of 23 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.

How is Ball State University Swimming and Diving funded?

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