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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $91,239 |
| Guarantees | $17,000 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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