Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Swimming and Diving Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $14K in revenue and $1.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $996K. Like most Group of Five Swimming and Diving programs, Bowling Green State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Bowling Green State University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (21st of 23 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$14,200
Total Expenses
$1,010,498
Net
-$996,298

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$14,200

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$483,115
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$238,379
Team Travel$134,260
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$60,224
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$25,775
Other Operating Expenses$21,226
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$16,833
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$15,181
Recruiting$10,936
Game Expenses$3,845
Memberships and Dues$724
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$14,200$1,010,498-$996K
FY2024$46,456$944,943-$898K
FY2023$19,485$806,029-$787K
FY2022$22,235$767,427-$745K
FY2021$0$611,812-$612K
FY2020$15,849$679,475-$664K

Bowling Green State University Swimming and Diving — Financial Context

The Swimming and Diving program generated just $14K in FY2025 revenue, derived entirely from contributions, against $1.0M in expenses — producing a deficit of $996K. Athletic student aid drove the majority of those costs at $483K, nearly half of total program spending. Expenses have grown steadily over recent years, rising from $679K in FY2020 to $1.0M in FY2025, though the program still ranks among the lowest-spending Swimming and Diving programs in FBS at 53rd of 56 schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Swimming and Diving?
Bowling Green State University Swimming and Diving reported $1,010,498 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $483,115.
How does Bowling Green State University Swimming and Diving spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Bowling Green State University ranks 53rd overall in total expenses (21st of 23 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M.
How is Bowling Green State University Swimming and Diving funded?
Like most Group of Five Swimming and Diving programs, Bowling Green State University funds Swimming and Diving primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.