Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Tennis Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Tennis program reported $188K in revenue and $418K in expenses, for a net deficit of $231K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $176K. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Sam Houston State University ranks 72nd overall in total expenses (30th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$187,819
Total Expenses
$418,470
Net
-$230,651

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$175,744
Contributions$7,060
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$5,015

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$207,310
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$115,030
Team Travel$50,397
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$18,026
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$13,349
Game Expenses$12,337
Memberships and Dues$1,200
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$366
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$318
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$137
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$187,819$418,470-$231K
FY2024$228,279$416,853-$189K
FY2023$224,037$462,340-$238K
FY2022$416,132$416,132+$0
FY2021$209,658$384,585-$175K
FY2020$8,219$360,553-$352K

Sam Houston State University Tennis — Financial Context

The tennis program generated $188K in FY2025 revenue, with $176K — nearly 94% of that total — coming from direct institutional support rather than any market-driven sources. On the expense side, the program spent $418K, with athletic student aid accounting for $207K of that figure, producing a net deficit of $231K. At just $418K in total expenses, the program ranks 72nd out of 73 FBS tennis programs and 31st out of 32 Group of Five peers, spending well below the FBS average of $1.8M, with costs remaining relatively flat over the past five years between $361K and $462K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Tennis?
Sam Houston State University Tennis reported $418,470 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $207,310.
How does Sam Houston State University Tennis spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Sam Houston State University ranks 72nd overall in total expenses (30th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M.
How is Sam Houston State University Tennis funded?
Like most Group of Five Tennis programs, Sam Houston State University funds Tennis primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.