In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Track and Field program reported $10K in revenue and $1.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.0M. Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Bowling Green State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Bowling Green State University ranks 76th overall in total expenses (34th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $10,165 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $465,930 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $276,038 |
| Team Travel | $150,130 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $44,211 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $30,572 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $27,163 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $23,655 |
| Recruiting | $13,487 |
| Game Expenses | $2,269 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,030 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $622 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $10,165 | $1,035,107 | -$1.0M |
| FY2024 | $62,844 | $1,027,500 | -$965K |
| FY2023 | $11,456 | $939,385 | -$928K |
| FY2022 | $21,138 | $855,626 | -$834K |
| FY2021 | $17,948 | $872,449 | -$855K |
| FY2020 | $16,189 | $790,792 | -$775K |
The track and field program generated just $10K in revenue in FY2025, all from other operating revenue, against $1.0M in expenses, resulting in a roughly $1.0M deficit. At $1.0M in total spending, the program ranks 76th out of 77 FBS programs by expenses and 35th out of 36 Group of Five programs, spending just a fraction of the $3.9M FBS average. Athletic student aid represents the program's largest cost at $466K, and while expenses have grown modestly from $791K in FY2020, the program has remained well below the FBS norm throughout that period.
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