In fiscal year 2025, Michigan State University (MSU)'s Softball program reported $234K in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.9M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $102K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Michigan State University ranks 34th overall in total expenses (34th of 38 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Michigan State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $102,092 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $82,742 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $22,495 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $12,830 |
| Ticket Sales | $7,247 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $3,822 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $2,810 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $697,737 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $520,463 |
| Team Travel | $275,279 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $192,929 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $110,255 |
| Game Expenses | $103,710 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $92,000 |
| Recruiting | $60,988 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $21,618 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $16,322 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $16,305 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $10,682 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $6,238 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $5,919 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $369 |
| Guarantees | $338 |
| Memberships and Dues | $295 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $234,038 | $2,131,447 | -$1.9M |
| FY2024 | $220,900 | $2,288,070 | -$2.1M |
| FY2023 | $226,594 | $2,539,903 | -$2.3M |
| FY2022 | $434,681 | $2,343,561 | -$1.9M |
| FY2021 | $386,167 | $1,706,209 | -$1.3M |
| FY2020 | $228,633 | $1,757,530 | -$1.5M |
The Spartan softball program generated $234K in FY2025 revenue, with contributions leading at $102K, while expenses of $2.1M — driven primarily by athletic student aid at $698K — produced a $1.9M deficit. Spending has trended downward over the past two years, falling from $2.5M in FY2023 to $2.1M in FY2025, placing the program 34th among 70 FBS schools in softball expenses and just below the FBS average of $2.3M. At 33rd among 37 Power Four programs by expenses, Michigan State sits in the middle of its competitive peer group despite the
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