Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2014–FY2025

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.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$106,748
Total Expenses
$1,075,620
Net
-$968,872

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$87,276
Guarantees$15,000
Ticket Sales$4,035
Other Operating Revenue$437

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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$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

Bowling Green State University Baseball — Financial Context

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Baseball?
Bowling Green State University Baseball reported $1,075,620 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $351,500.
How does Bowling Green State University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
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.
How is Bowling Green State University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Bowling Green State University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.