In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $1.2M in revenue and $2.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.6M. The program generated $1.2M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $717K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Bowling Green State University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (27th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $717,307 |
| Ticket Sales | $197,239 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $157,533 |
| Guarantees | $117,476 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $3,488 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,160,236 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $540,595 |
| Team Travel | $416,584 |
| Recruiting | $127,773 |
| Game Expenses | $122,916 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $109,695 |
| Guarantees | $107,500 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $88,145 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $86,008 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $79,759 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,464 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $383 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,193,043 | $2,841,058 | -$1.6M |
| FY2024 | $911,074 | $2,487,456 | -$1.6M |
| FY2023 | $1,068,288 | $3,237,153 | -$2.2M |
| FY2022 | $1,148,957 | $2,429,840 | -$1.3M |
| FY2021 | $573,769 | $1,821,327 | -$1.2M |
| FY2020 | $959,164 | $2,622,558 | -$1.7M |
The men's basketball program at Bowling Green State University operated at a $1.6 million deficit in FY2025, generating $1.2 million in revenue — led by $717K in contributions — against $2.8 million in expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest cost at $1.2 million, accounting for roughly 43% of total spending. At $2.8 million in total expenses, the program ranks 69th out of 78 FBS schools and spends well below the FBS average of $10.2 million.
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