Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Tennis Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Tennis program reported $27K in revenue and $452K in expenses, for a net deficit of $425K. Like most Group of Five Tennis programs, Bowling Green State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Bowling Green State University ranks 71st overall in total expenses (29th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$27,288
Total Expenses
$452,383
Net
-$425,095

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$27,288

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$233,665
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$108,041
Team Travel$49,405
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$23,368
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$12,971
Game Expenses$11,607
Recruiting$6,250
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$3,384
Memberships and Dues$2,549
Other Operating Expenses$1,143
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$27,288$452,383-$425K
FY2024$25,644$405,020-$379K
FY2023$2,643$337,143-$335K
FY2022$0$334,627-$335K
FY2021$0$309,486-$309K
FY2020$10,815$359,121-$348K

Bowling Green State University Tennis — Financial Context

The tennis program operates on a lean budget, ranking 71st out of 73 FBS programs in expenses at $452K — well below the FBS average of $1.8M — while generating just $27K in revenue, entirely from contributions, resulting in a $425K deficit. Athletic student aid represents the program's dominant cost at $234K, accounting for roughly half of total expenses. Spending has grown steadily in recent years, rising from $309K in FY2021 to $452K in FY2025, a nearly 46% increase over that five-year span.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Tennis?
Bowling Green State University Tennis reported $452,383 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $233,665.
How does Bowling Green State University Tennis spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Bowling Green State University ranks 71st overall in total expenses (29th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M.
How is Bowling Green State University Tennis funded?
Like most Group of Five Tennis programs, Bowling Green State University funds Tennis primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.