Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Softball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Softball program reported $400K in revenue and $955K in expenses, for a net deficit of $555K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $310K. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 62nd overall in total expenses (24th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$400,309
Total Expenses
$954,932
Net
-$554,623

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$309,781
Contributions$59,427
Ticket Sales$20,439
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$8,919
Guarantees$1,000
Other Operating Revenue$743

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$329,943
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$231,479
Team Travel$228,486
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$44,368
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$44,107
Game Expenses$31,538
Recruiting$18,746
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$11,980
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$10,680
Memberships and Dues$2,080
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$688
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$537
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$300
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$400,309$954,932-$555K
FY2024$361,068$839,771-$479K
FY2023$416,673$799,074-$382K
FY2022$715,180$715,179+$1
FY2021$310,899$672,744-$362K
FY2020$30,699$627,745-$597K

Sam Houston State University Softball — Financial Context

The softball program generated $400K in FY2025 revenue, with $310K of that coming directly from institutional support — meaning the school itself funded the vast majority of what little revenue was reported. With $955K in expenses against that $400K, the program ran a $555K deficit, ranking 62nd out of 70 FBS programs in total spending and sitting well below the FBS average of $2.3M. Expenses have grown steadily from $628K in FY2020, reflecting a consistent upward investment trend even as the program remains among the more modestly funded softball operations at the FBS level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Softball?
Sam Houston State University Softball reported $954,932 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $329,943.
How does Sam Houston State University Softball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 62nd overall in total expenses (24th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M.
How is Sam Houston State University Softball funded?
Like most Group of Five Softball programs, Sam Houston State University funds Softball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.