New Mexico State University (NMSU) Softball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · C-USA · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, New Mexico State University (NMSU)'s Softball program reported $277K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $917K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $212K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, New Mexico State University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (15th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. New Mexico State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$276,683
Total Expenses
$1,194,110
Net
-$917,427

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$211,503
In-Kind$27,454
Ticket Sales$23,048
Other Operating Revenue$12,900
Contributions$1,516
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$262

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$349,316
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$283,633
Team Travel$231,510
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$107,477
Game Expenses$90,828
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$84,664
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$15,003
Other Operating Expenses$14,113
Guarantees$9,534
Recruiting$7,037
Memberships and Dues$685
Medical Expenses and Insurance$310
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$276,683$1,194,110-$917K
FY2024$286,118$1,175,477-$889K
FY2023$251,222$1,171,202-$920K
FY2022$220,284$1,022,768-$802K
FY2021$206,294$947,601-$741K
FY2020$227,772$856,994-$629K

New Mexico State University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program operated at a $917K deficit in FY2025, with $1.2M in expenses dwarfing $277K in revenue — 77% of which came from Direct Institutional Support rather than any form of self-generated income. At $1.2M in total expenses, the program ranks 53rd among 70 FBS programs and sits well below the FBS average of $2.3M, though spending has grown steadily from $857K in FY2020. Athletic Student Aid represented the single largest expense category at $349K, accounting for roughly 29% of the program's total costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does New Mexico State University spend on Softball?
New Mexico State University Softball reported $1,194,110 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $349,316.
How does New Mexico State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, New Mexico State University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (15th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is New Mexico State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, New Mexico State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.