James Madison University Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Sun Belt · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, James Madison University's Baseball program reported $83K in revenue and $2.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.1M. Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, James Madison University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, James Madison University ranks 47th overall in total expenses (8th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. James Madison University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$83,417
Total Expenses
$2,214,908
Net
-$2,131,491

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$36,739
Guarantees$21,584
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$16,804
In-Kind$4,480
Direct Institutional Support$3,810

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$492,403
Team Travel$395,406
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$359,859
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$342,369
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$250,409
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$109,240
Game Expenses$73,863
Recruiting$43,010
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$41,672
Other Operating Expenses$35,221
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$34,658
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$18,257
Guarantees$13,932
Medical Expenses and Insurance$4,309
Memberships and Dues$300
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$83,417$2,214,908-$2.1M
FY2024$266,421$2,365,810-$2.1M
FY2023$137,279$1,820,177-$1.7M
FY2022$130,043$1,681,181-$1.6M
FY2021$43,413$1,251,664-$1.2M
FY2020$56,504$1,345,628-$1.3M

James Madison University Baseball — Financial Context

The baseball program generated just $83K in revenue in FY2025 against $2.2M in expenses, resulting in a $2.1M deficit, with contributions accounting for nearly half of all revenue at $37K. At $2.2M, the program's expenses rank 47th among 71 FBS programs and fall well below the FBS average of $3.8M, though costs have grown significantly from $1.3M in FY2020. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense category at $492K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does James Madison University spend on Baseball?
James Madison University Baseball reported $2,214,908 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $492,403.
How does James Madison University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, James Madison University ranks 47th overall in total expenses (8th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is James Madison University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, James Madison University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.