Ball State University Women's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Ball State University's Women's Basketball program reported $239K in revenue and $2.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.9M. The largest revenue source was NCAA Distributions at $119K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Ball State University ranks 65th overall in total expenses (23rd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. Ball State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$238,783
Total Expenses
$2,162,647
Net
-$1,923,864

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
NCAA Distributions$118,876
Ticket Sales$55,075
Guarantees$30,000
Contributions$16,224
Other Operating Revenue$11,407
Sports Camp Revenues$7,201

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$882,301
Athletic Student Aid$411,876
Team Travel$393,960
Game Expenses$97,200
Recruiting$87,298
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$81,131
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$74,806
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$46,599
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$24,000
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$18,618
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$12,495
Other Operating Expenses$11,196
Guarantees$8,000
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$6,063
Medical Expenses and Insurance$4,072
Sports Camp Expenses$2,537
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$275
Memberships and Dues$220
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$238,783$2,162,647-$1.9M
FY2024$99,945$1,837,929-$1.7M
FY2023$89,441$1,859,524-$1.8M
FY2022$42,416$1,656,890-$1.6M

Ball State University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The Women's Basketball program generated $239K in revenue in FY2025, with NCAA Distributions accounting for the largest share at $119K, while expenses of $2.2M — led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $882K — produced a net deficit of approximately $1.9M. At $2.2M in total expenses, the program ranks 65th among 78 FBS programs and 24th among 37 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $5.2M. Expenses have trended upward from $1.7M in FY2022 to $2.2M in FY2025, representing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ball State University spend on Women's Basketball?
Ball State University Women's Basketball reported $2,162,647 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $882,301.
How does Ball State University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Ball State University ranks 65th overall in total expenses (23rd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.
How is Ball State University Women's Basketball funded?
Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Ball State University funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.