Western Michigan University (WMU) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Western Michigan University (WMU)'s Baseball program reported $180K in revenue and $962K in expenses, for a net deficit of $782K. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $66K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Western Michigan University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (30th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Western Michigan University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$179,605
Total Expenses
$961,804
Net
-$782,199

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$65,685
Guarantees$29,500
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$22,000
Sports Camp Revenues$18,441
In-Kind$16,700
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$16,497
Ticket Sales$5,380
Other Operating Revenue$3,300
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$2,102

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$360,245
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$282,415
Team Travel$134,315
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$70,085
Recruiting$32,553
Game Expenses$27,020
Sports Camp Expenses$18,603
Guarantees$13,305
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$11,180
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$5,965
Other Operating Expenses$3,045
Memberships and Dues$1,905
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$923
Medical Expenses and Insurance$245
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$179,605$961,804-$782K
FY2024$187,703$1,006,557-$819K
FY2023$267,130$970,547-$703K
FY2022$91,682$822,966-$731K
FY2021$40,742$732,449-$692K
FY2020$118,699$852,316-$734K

Western Michigan University Baseball — Financial Context

The baseball program generated $180K in total revenue in FY2025, falling well short of its $962K in expenses and producing a deficit of $782K, with contributions leading revenue at $66K and athletic student aid representing the program's largest cost at $360K. At just $962K in total expenses, the program ranks 69th out of 71 FBS programs in spending, sitting near the bottom of Group of Five baseball at 31st out of 33 — and spending roughly one-quarter of the $3.8M FBS average. Expenses have remained relatively flat over the past three years, hovering between $962K and $1.0M after climbing from a low of

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Western Michigan University spend on Baseball?
Western Michigan University Baseball reported $961,804 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $360,245.
How does Western Michigan University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Western Michigan University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (30th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Western Michigan University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Western Michigan University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.