Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Men's Basketball program reported $1.0M in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. The program generated $1.0M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $392K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 77th overall in total expenses (35th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,038,869
Total Expenses
$2,127,420
Net
-$1,088,551

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$391,610
Guarantees$390,000
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$113,057
Contributions$101,940
Ticket Sales$31,254
In-Kind$11,000
Other Operating Revenue$8

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$886,231
Athletic Student Aid$412,884
Team Travel$392,268
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$122,885
Game Expenses$103,700
Recruiting$69,713
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$52,491
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$38,440
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$24,710
Guarantees$15,500
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$5,179
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,870
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,133
Medical Expenses and Insurance$416
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$1,038,869$2,127,420-$1.1M
FY2024$989,512$2,174,292-$1.2M
FY2023$1,293,916$1,848,589-$555K
FY2022$1,488,695$1,488,696-$1
FY2021$701,201$1,112,240-$411K
FY2020$443,790$1,209,740-$766K

Sam Houston State University Men's Basketball — Financial Context

The Men's Basketball program generated $1.0 million in revenue against $2.1 million in expenses in FY2025, producing a $1.1 million deficit with Direct Institutional Support ($392K) serving as the program's single largest revenue source. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's biggest cost at $886K, accounting for roughly 42% of total expenses. At $2.1 million in total spending, the program ranks 77th out of 78 FBS programs by expenses — well below the FBS average of $10.2 million — though expenses have nearly doubled since FY2021's $1.1 million.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for Sam Houston State University Men's Basketball?
The largest revenue category was Direct Institutional Support at $391,610 in FY2025.
How does Sam Houston State University Men's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 77th overall in total expenses (35th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $10.2M.
Is Sam Houston State University Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, Sam Houston State University Men's Basketball reported a net deficit of $1.1M.