Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Soccer Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Soccer program reported $108K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.6M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $91K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Bowling Green State University ranks 60th overall in total expenses (20th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$108,239
Total Expenses
$1,687,127
Net
-$1,578,888

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$91,239
Guarantees$17,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$768,381
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$435,958
Team Travel$234,799
Other Operating Expenses$73,593
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$68,072
Recruiting$38,086
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$37,825
Game Expenses$24,759
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$3,214
Guarantees$1,780
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$625
Memberships and Dues$35
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$108,239$1,687,127-$1.6M
FY2024$117,832$1,508,810-$1.4M
FY2023$124,643$1,439,166-$1.3M
FY2022$179,343$1,452,028-$1.3M
FY2021$58,489$1,205,959-$1.1M
FY2020$102,513$1,281,281-$1.2M

Bowling Green State University Soccer — Financial Context

The soccer program at Bowling Green State University operates at a $1.6M deficit, generating just $108K in revenue — nearly all of it from contributions ($91K) — against $1.7M in expenses led by athletic student aid at $768K. Spending has climbed steadily from $1.2M in FY2021 to $1.7M in FY2025, though the program still ranks 60th out of 78 FBS programs by expenses, well below the FBS average of $2.9M. Among Group of Five programs specifically, BGSU ranks 21st out of 37 in soccer spending.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Soccer?
Bowling Green State University Soccer reported $1,687,127 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $768,381.
How does Bowling Green State University Soccer spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Bowling Green State University ranks 60th overall in total expenses (20th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M.
How is Bowling Green State University Soccer funded?
Like most Group of Five Soccer programs, Bowling Green State University funds Soccer primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.