Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Track and Field Financial Data

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

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.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$10,165
Total Expenses
$1,035,107
Net
-$1,024,942

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Other Operating Revenue$10,165

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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$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

Bowling Green State University Track and Field — Financial Context

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bowling Green State University spend on Track and Field?
Bowling Green State University Track and Field reported $1,035,107 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $465,930.
How does Bowling Green State University Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
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.
How is Bowling Green State University Track and Field funded?
Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Bowling Green State University funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.