Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Golf program reported $225K in revenue and $902K in expenses, for a net deficit of $677K. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $152K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Bowling Green State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (25th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$225,021
Total Expenses
$901,708
Net
-$676,687

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$151,811
Ticket Sales$41,765
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$26,220
Guarantees$5,225

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$272,830
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$233,339
Team Travel$213,650
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$147,162
Other Operating Expenses$25,928
Recruiting$3,571
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,773
Game Expenses$1,610
Memberships and Dues$845
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$225,021$901,708-$677K
FY2024$110,864$721,128-$610K
FY2023$129,238$719,363-$590K
FY2022$88,595$636,799-$548K
FY2021$52,714$501,127-$448K
FY2020$55,786$507,681-$452K

Bowling Green State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $225K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the majority at $152K, while expenses reached $902K — producing a $677K deficit. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest expense at $273K. Spending has climbed sharply in recent years, rising from $501K in FY2021 to $902K in FY2025, though the program still ranks 67th of 76 FBS schools by expenses and remains well below the FBS average of $2.0M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Golf?
Bowling Green State University Golf reported $901,708 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $272,830.
How does Bowling Green State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Bowling Green State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (25th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Bowling Green State University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Bowling Green State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.