In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Baseball program reported $107K in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $969K. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $87K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Bowling Green State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (28th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $87,276 |
| Guarantees | $15,000 |
| Ticket Sales | $4,035 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $437 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $351,500 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $278,653 |
| Team Travel | $161,241 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $150,460 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $69,087 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $27,152 |
| Game Expenses | $22,650 |
| Recruiting | $10,131 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $4,600 |
| Memberships and Dues | $146 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $106,748 | $1,075,620 | -$969K |
| FY2024 | $469,338 | $859,400 | -$390K |
| FY2023 | $406,733 | $709,197 | -$302K |
| FY2022 | $379,112 | $662,501 | -$283K |
| FY2021 | $387,178 | $661,052 | -$274K |
| FY2020 | $78,555 | $683,915 | -$605K |
The baseball program generated just $107K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the vast majority at $87K, while expenses reached $1.1M — producing a deficit of approximately $969K. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $352K, comprising roughly a third of total costs. Spending has grown significantly over the past five years, rising from $661K in FY2021 to $1.1M in FY2025, though the program still ranks 67th out of 71 FBS schools in baseball expenses, well below the FBS average of $3.8M.
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