Central Michigan University (CMU) Baseball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Central Michigan University (CMU)'s Baseball program reported $220K in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.0M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $118K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Central Michigan University ranks 63rd overall in total expenses (24th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Central Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$220,427
Total Expenses
$1,267,948
Net
-$1,047,521

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$118,473
Guarantees$35,000
In-Kind$25,845
Other Operating Revenue$13,558
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$11,293
Ticket Sales$7,834
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$6,826
Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party$1,598

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$352,382
Athletic Student Aid$287,950
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$216,021
Team Travel$164,927
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$100,428
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$52,061
Game Expenses$40,813
Other Operating Expenses$19,541
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$19,530
Recruiting$8,868
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$5,097
Memberships and Dues$330
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$220,427$1,267,948-$1.0M
FY2024$676,415$1,630,853-$954K
FY2023$268,751$1,601,569-$1.3M
FY2022$175,453$1,110,788-$935K

Central Michigan University Baseball — Financial Context

The Chippewas' baseball program operated at a $1.0 million deficit in FY2025, generating just $220K in revenue against $1.3 million in expenses, with contributions accounting for more than half of all revenue at $118K. At $1.3 million in total spending, the program ranks 63rd out of 71 FBS programs by expenses and sits well below the FBS average of $3.8 million, though costs have actually declined from $1.6 million in each of the prior two fiscal years. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest expenditure at $352K, comprising roughly 27% of

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Central Michigan University spend on Baseball?
Central Michigan University Baseball reported $1,267,948 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $352,382.
How does Central Michigan University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Central Michigan University ranks 63rd overall in total expenses (24th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Central Michigan University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Central Michigan University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.