Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Volleyball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Volleyball program reported $343K in revenue and $801K in expenses, for a net deficit of $458K. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $311K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 74th overall in total expenses (33rd of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$342,978
Total Expenses
$800,706
Net
-$457,728

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$311,120
Contributions$17,670
Ticket Sales$10,538
Guarantees$2,500
Other Operating Revenue$1,150

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$327,401
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$226,667
Team Travel$151,164
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$32,030
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$20,887
Game Expenses$12,863
Recruiting$10,512
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$10,312
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$5,606
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$2,990
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$274
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$342,978$800,706-$458K
FY2024$361,717$750,241-$389K
FY2023$312,559$654,886-$342K
FY2022$638,648$638,648+$0
FY2021$283,818$524,819-$241K
FY2020$21,650$521,335-$500K

Sam Houston State University Volleyball — Financial Context

The volleyball program operated at a $458K deficit in FY2025, with $311K of its $343K in total revenue coming directly from institutional support rather than self-generated sources. At $801K in total expenses, the program ranks 74th out of 76 FBS programs in spending — well below the FBS average of $2.4M — though costs have grown by roughly 54% since FY2020's $521K. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $327K, accounting for nearly 41% of all spending.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Volleyball?
Sam Houston State University Volleyball reported $800,706 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $327,401.
How does Sam Houston State University Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 74th overall in total expenses (33rd of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M.
How is Sam Houston State University Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Sam Houston State University funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.