In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Volleyball program reported $9K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.7M. Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Ball State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Ball State University ranks 44th overall in total expenses (5th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $8,941 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $633,546 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $536,416 |
| Team Travel | $306,459 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $84,302 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $71,931 |
| Game Expenses | $20,260 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $17,861 |
| Recruiting | $14,210 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $7,364 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $2,806 |
| Guarantees | $1,000 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $605 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8,941 | $1,696,760 | -$1.7M |
| FY2024 | $131,645 | $1,551,816 | -$1.4M |
| FY2023 | $134,473 | $1,624,349 | -$1.5M |
| FY2022 | $97,554 | $1,412,773 | -$1.3M |
Ball State's volleyball program generated just $9K in total revenue in FY2025, entirely from sports camp revenues, resulting in a $1.7M operating deficit. At $1.7M in total expenses — led by $634K in coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses — the program ranks 44th among 76 FBS programs and 6th among 36 Group of Five schools, operating well below the FBS average of $2.4M. Expenses have climbed steadily from $1.4M in FY2022, reflecting a consistent upward trend over the past four fiscal years.
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