Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Women's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)'s Women's Basketball program reported $464K in revenue and $1.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.0M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $394K. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 78th overall in total expenses (36th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M. Sam Houston State University competes in the C-USA; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$464,074
Total Expenses
$1,482,521
Net
-$1,018,447

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$393,847
Guarantees$50,000
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$11,127
Ticket Sales$6,465
Contributions$2,635

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$489,660
Athletic Student Aid$417,493
Team Travel$297,870
Game Expenses$79,350
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$49,681
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$47,106
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$42,766
Recruiting$30,428
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$16,792
Guarantees$5,000
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$3,250
Memberships and Dues$1,130
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$1,036
Medical Expenses and Insurance$959
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$464,074$1,482,521-$1.0M
FY2024$462,207$1,436,852-$975K
FY2023$472,670$1,409,602-$937K
FY2022$1,290,576$1,290,126+$450
FY2021$386,924$971,038-$584K
FY2020$100,635$1,052,146-$952K

Sam Houston State University Women's Basketball — Financial Context

The Women's Basketball program at Sam Houston State operates on one of the leanest budgets in FBS, ranking 78th out of 78 programs in total expenses at $1.5M in FY2025 — well below the FBS average of $5.2M and last among all 37 Group of Five schools. The program generated just $464K in revenue, with $394K of that coming from direct institutional support, resulting in a $1.0M deficit. Expenses have grown steadily from $971K in FY2021 to $1.5M in FY2025, driven largely by coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses, which accounted for

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sam Houston State University spend on Women's Basketball?
Sam Houston State University Women's Basketball reported $1,482,521 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $489,660.
How does Sam Houston State University Women's Basketball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, Sam Houston State University ranks 78th overall in total expenses (36th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $5.2M.
How is Sam Houston State University Women's Basketball funded?
Like most Group of Five Women's Basketball programs, Sam Houston State University funds Women's Basketball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.