Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · C-USA · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Baseball program reported $1.5M in revenue and $1.3M in expenses, for a net surplus of $183K. The program generated $1.5M in total revenue, led by Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income at $818K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 61st overall in total expenses (22nd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,480,416
Total Expenses
$1,297,538
Net
+$182,878

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$818,348
Contributions$295,505
Direct Institutional Support$255,950
Ticket Sales$74,122
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$21,255
In-Kind$11,000
Guarantees$2,500
Other Operating Revenue$1,736

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$540,547
Athletic Student Aid$282,906
Team Travel$228,673
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$64,627
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$61,667
Game Expenses$52,213
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$33,395
Guarantees$23,000
Recruiting$6,087
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$1,975
Medical Expenses and Insurance$1,800
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$648
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$1,480,416$1,297,538+$183K
FY2024$883,878$1,498,435-$615K
FY2023$661,280$1,434,673-$773K
FY2022$1,137,002$1,137,004-$2
FY2021$880,244$1,099,504-$219K
FY2020$289,513$1,067,863-$778K

Sam Houston State University Baseball — Financial Context

Sam Houston State's baseball program generated a $183K surplus in FY2025, driven largely by $818K in Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investment Income that helped push total revenue to $1.5M against $1.3M in expenses. At $1.3M in total spending, the program ranks 61st out of 71 FBS programs by expenses and sits well below the FBS average of $3.8M, with coaching salaries representing the largest cost at $541K. Expenses have remained relatively modest and consistent over the past six years, fluctuating between $1.1M and $1.5M since FY2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Baseball?
Sam Houston State University Baseball reported $1,297,538 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $540,547.
How does Sam Houston State University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 61st overall in total expenses (22nd of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Sam Houston State University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Sam Houston State University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.