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.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $393,847 |
| Guarantees | $50,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $11,127 |
| Ticket Sales | $6,465 |
| Contributions | $2,635 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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