In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Track and Field program reported $0 in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Ball State University's Track and Field program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Ball State University ranks 74th overall in total expenses (32nd of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $521,578 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $312,721 |
| Team Travel | $176,227 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $36,116 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $11,444 |
| Game Expenses | $6,595 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $4,500 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $4,474 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $2,830 |
| Recruiting | $2,354 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $0 | $1,078,839 | -$1.1M |
| FY2024 | $31,531 | $1,132,073 | -$1.1M |
| FY2023 | $22,192 | $1,018,533 | -$996K |
| FY2022 | $10,102 | $941,569 | -$931K |
Track and Field at Ball State generated no direct revenue in FY2025, leaving the program to operate entirely on institutional support against $1.1 million in expenses — a figure that ranks 74th out of 77 FBS programs and 33rd among 36 Group of Five schools. Athletic student aid accounted for nearly half of all spending at $522,000, reflecting the scholarship-driven cost structure of the program. Expenses have climbed steadily from $942,000 in FY2022, though the program remains well below the FBS average of $3.9 million.
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