In fiscal year 2025, Michigan State University (MSU)'s Baseball program reported $494K in revenue and $2.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $227K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Michigan State University ranks 44th overall in total expenses (39th of 39 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Michigan State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $226,817 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $78,764 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $77,266 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $64,631 |
| Ticket Sales | $21,644 |
| Guarantees | $10,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $8,639 |
| In-Kind | $5,407 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $726 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $576,234 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $552,674 |
| Team Travel | $426,331 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $249,392 |
| Game Expenses | $203,828 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $152,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $57,140 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $54,107 |
| Recruiting | $44,128 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $42,856 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $41,305 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $27,011 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $21,333 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $17,177 |
| Guarantees | $11,500 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $91 |
| Memberships and Dues | $75 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $493,894 | $2,477,182 | -$2.0M |
| FY2024 | $529,995 | $2,765,485 | -$2.2M |
| FY2023 | $629,918 | $2,941,240 | -$2.3M |
| FY2022 | $751,288 | $2,520,308 | -$1.8M |
| FY2021 | $609,098 | $1,949,236 | -$1.3M |
| FY2020 | $513,343 | $1,940,272 | -$1.4M |
The Spartan baseball program generated $494K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions accounting for nearly half at $227K, while expenses reached $2.5M — led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $576K — resulting in a $2.0M deficit. At $2.5M in total expenses, Michigan State ranks 44th among 71 FBS programs and last among all 38 Power Four schools, spending well below the FBS average of $3.8M. Program expenses have trended downward from a recent peak of $2.9M in FY2023, returning to levels last seen in FY2022.
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