In fiscal year 2025, Georgia Southern University (GS)'s Track and Field program reported $2K in revenue and $1.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Georgia Southern University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Georgia Southern University ranks 73rd overall in total expenses (31st of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Georgia Southern University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Guarantees | $1,760 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $670,221 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $192,538 |
| Team Travel | $148,819 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $33,194 |
| Recruiting | $15,462 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $15,185 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $8,417 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $188 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,760 | $1,084,024 | -$1.1M |
| FY2024 | $167,158 | $879,676 | -$713K |
| FY2023 | $81,894 | $811,780 | -$730K |
| FY2022 | $33,059 | $563,247 | -$530K |
| FY2021 | $54,551 | $496,086 | -$442K |
| FY2020 | $51,595 | $539,272 | -$488K |
With just $2K in total revenue—derived entirely from guarantees—against $1.1M in expenses, the program ran a deficit of approximately $1.1M in FY2025. Athletic student aid dominates the cost structure at $670K, accounting for roughly 61% of all program expenses. Spending has more than doubled since FY2020's $539K, though the program still ranks among the lowest-cost Track and Field programs in FBS at 73rd out of 77 schools, spending well below the $3.9M FBS average.
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