Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Softball program reported $9K in revenue and $816K in expenses, for a net deficit of $807K. Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Bowling Green State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Bowling Green State University ranks 70th overall in total expenses (32nd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$9,000
Total Expenses
$816,092
Net
-$807,092

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$9,000

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$297,087
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$266,802
Team Travel$130,818
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$64,296
Other Operating Expenses$30,234
Game Expenses$16,897
Recruiting$5,852
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$2,100
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,917
Memberships and Dues$89
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$9,000$816,092-$807K
FY2024$35,740$673,135-$637K
FY2023$30,000$652,302-$622K
FY2022$46,209$658,106-$612K
FY2021$0$485,941-$486K
FY2020$5,107$521,918-$517K

Bowling Green State University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program generated just $9K in total revenue in FY2025, derived entirely from contributions, resulting in an $807K deficit. At $816K in total expenses, the program ranks last among all 70 FBS softball programs and last among Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $2.3M. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $297K, while overall spending has increased roughly 68% since FY2021's $486K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Softball?
Bowling Green State University Softball reported $816,092 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $297,087.
How does Bowling Green State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Bowling Green State University ranks 70th overall in total expenses (32nd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Bowling Green State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Bowling Green State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.