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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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