Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Football program reported $6.8M in revenue and $9.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $2.9M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$6,837,047
Total Expenses
$9,740,022
Net
-$2,902,975

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$2,364,469
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$1,894,426
Guarantees$1,125,000
Football Bowl Revenues$477,016
Ticket Sales$434,410
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$387,880
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$102,616
Contributions$33,455
In-Kind$16,150
Other Operating Revenue$1,625

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$2,627,147
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,927,517
Guarantees$1,800,000
Team Travel$1,305,064
Football Bowl Expenses$555,464
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$462,429
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$255,503
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$242,506
Game Expenses$182,550
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$179,106
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$102,436
Recruiting$60,363
Medical Expenses and Insurance$24,200
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$11,249
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$4,488
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$6,837,047$9,740,022-$2.9M
FY2024$6,563,769$7,088,562-$525K
FY2023$2,572,447$5,478,223-$2.9M
FY2022$4,997,453$4,997,455-$2
FY2021$2,410,104$3,606,690-$1.2M
FY2020$1,096,925$4,408,800-$3.3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sam Houston State University spend on Football?
Sam Houston State University Football reported $9,740,022 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Sam Houston State University Football generate?
Sam Houston State University Football reported $6,837,047 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Sam Houston State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Sam Houston State University Football reported a net deficit of $2.9M.