Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Golf program reported $517K in revenue and $905K in expenses, for a net deficit of $388K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $220K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Sam Houston State University ranks 66th overall in total expenses (24th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$516,885
Total Expenses
$904,883
Net
-$387,998

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$220,273
Contributions$117,715
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$116,752
Other Operating Revenue$62,145

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$327,949
Athletic Student Aid$232,433
Team Travel$147,581
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$99,128
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$54,604
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$16,134
Recruiting$12,796
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$6,271
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$2,500
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,648
Memberships and Dues$1,314
Game Expenses$1,175
Medical Expenses and Insurance$625
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$600
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$125
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$516,885$904,883-$388K
FY2024$560,796$973,051-$412K
FY2023$544,074$951,711-$408K
FY2022$805,981$805,981+$0
FY2021$588,043$603,451-$15K
FY2020$204,256$612,095-$408K

Sam Houston State University Golf — Financial Context

The golf program generated $517K in revenue in FY2025, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for the largest share at $220K, while expenses of $905K — led by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses at $328K — produced a net deficit of $388K. At $905K in total spending, the program ranks 66th out of 76 FBS programs and 25th among 35 Group of Five schools, operating at less than half the FBS average of $2.0M. Expenses have fluctuated over the past six years, climbing from $603K in FY2021 to a peak of $973K in FY2024 before

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Golf?
Sam Houston State University Golf reported $904,883 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $327,949.
How does Sam Houston State University Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, Sam Houston State University ranks 66th overall in total expenses (24th of 34 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is Sam Houston State University Golf funded?
Like most Group of Five Golf programs, Sam Houston State University funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.