In fiscal year 2025, Georgia Southern University (GS)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $0 in revenue and $792K in expenses, for a net deficit of $792K. Georgia Southern University's Swimming and Diving program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, Georgia Southern University ranks 55th overall in total expenses (23rd of 23 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Georgia Southern University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $506,179 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $128,830 |
| Team Travel | $98,962 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $27,575 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $11,688 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $8,064 |
| Recruiting | $6,244 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $4,026 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $0 | $791,568 | -$792K |
| FY2024 | $151,454 | $643,271 | -$492K |
| FY2023 | $65,867 | $690,363 | -$624K |
| FY2022 | $149,950 | $597,298 | -$447K |
| FY2021 | $145,377 | $519,467 | -$374K |
| FY2020 | $40,676 | $460,460 | -$420K |
With no direct revenue reported, the Swimming and Diving program operated at a full $792K deficit in FY2025, funded entirely through institutional support. Athletic student aid drove the bulk of that spending at $506K, representing nearly two-thirds of the program's total expenses. At $792K, Georgia Southern ranks 55th out of 56 FBS programs in Swimming and Diving expenditures — last among all 23 Group of Five schools and well below the FBS average of $2.7M — though costs have grown 72% since FY2020's $460K base.
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