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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $14,200 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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