Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Track and Field program reported $819K in revenue and $1.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $771K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $636K. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Sam Houston State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (25th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$819,087
Total Expenses
$1,590,196
Net
-$771,109

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$636,227
Other Operating Revenue$109,248
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$72,577
Contributions$1,035

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$667,178
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$372,310
Team Travel$371,635
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$84,177
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$48,583
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$22,643
Recruiting$7,627
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$7,425
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$4,788
Medical Expenses and Insurance$2,326
Game Expenses$818
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$686
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$819,087$1,590,196-$771K
FY2024$897,784$1,659,876-$762K
FY2023$156,693$1,552,431-$1.4M
FY2022$1,536,538$1,536,534+$4
FY2021$229,732$1,268,421-$1.0M
FY2020$134,935$1,186,091-$1.1M

Sam Houston State University Track and Field — Financial Context

The track and field program operates at a $771K deficit, with 78% of its $819K in revenue coming from direct institutional support rather than external sources. At $1.6M in total expenses, the program ranks 67th out of 77 FBS programs by spending — less than half the FBS average of $3.9M — with athletic student aid representing the single largest cost at $667K. Spending has remained relatively stable over the past three fiscal years, hovering between $1.6M and $1.7M after a period of growth from $1.2M in FY2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Track and Field?
Sam Houston State University Track and Field reported $1,590,196 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $667,178.
How does Sam Houston State University Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, Sam Houston State University ranks 67th overall in total expenses (25th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.9M.
How is Sam Houston State University Track and Field funded?
Like most Group of Five Track and Field programs, Sam Houston State University funds Track and Field primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.