Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Ice Hockey Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Ice Hockey program reported $720K in revenue and $2.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.0M. The largest revenue source was Ticket Sales at $439K. Among the 11 FBS programs reporting Ice Hockey data, Bowling Green State University ranks 11th overall in total expenses (5th of 5 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $7.4M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$719,875
Total Expenses
$2,687,942
Net
-$1,968,067

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$438,939
Contributions$201,405
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$34,187
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$27,191
Other Operating Revenue$18,153

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$840,125
Athletic Student Aid$757,337
Team Travel$357,543
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$327,778
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$103,959
Other Operating Expenses$76,485
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$74,869
Recruiting$59,506
Game Expenses$55,384
Memberships and Dues$24,943
Guarantees$10,000
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$13
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$719,875$2,687,942-$2.0M
FY2024$400,618$2,476,133-$2.1M
FY2023$433,507$2,010,447-$1.6M
FY2022$364,012$1,988,371-$1.6M
FY2021$63,846$1,761,648-$1.7M
FY2020$493,723$1,986,934-$1.5M

Bowling Green State University Ice Hockey — Financial Context

Bowling Green's ice hockey program generated $720K in FY2025 revenue, with ticket sales driving the majority at $439K, but that fell well short of covering the program's $2.7M in expenses, resulting in a $2.0M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's largest cost at $840K, while total expenses have climbed steadily from $1.8M in FY2021 to the current level. Among the 11 FBS schools sponsoring ice hockey, Bowling Green ranks last in expenses and fifth among the five Group of Five programs, operating at roughly one-third of the $7.4M FBS average

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Ice Hockey?
Bowling Green State University Ice Hockey reported $2,687,942 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $840,125.
How does Bowling Green State University Ice Hockey spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 11 FBS programs reporting Ice Hockey data, Bowling Green State University ranks 11th overall in total expenses (5th of 5 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $7.4M.
How is Bowling Green State University Ice Hockey funded?
Like most Group of Five Ice Hockey programs, Bowling Green State University funds Ice Hockey primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.