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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $27,288 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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