In fiscal year 2025, University of Houston (UH)'s Football program reported $16.2M in revenue and $26.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $10.2M. The program generated $16.2M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $6.5M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Houston ranks 44th overall in total expenses (42nd of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Houston competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2004 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $6,518,007 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $5,024,367 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,763,481 |
| Guarantees | $400,000 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $188,819 |
| Contributions | $155,199 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $130,659 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $22,971 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $15,726 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $6,216 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $8,658,511 |
| Severance Payments | $4,594,082 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $3,870,988 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,144,165 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $1,976,267 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,204,978 |
| Team Travel | $1,170,053 |
| Game Expenses | $838,368 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $831,408 |
| Recruiting | $665,157 |
| Guarantees | $350,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $34,674 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $33,066 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $27,130 |
| Memberships and Dues | $10,824 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $3,253 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $16,225,445 | $26,412,924 | -$10.2M |
| FY2024 | $17,869,530 | $26,934,491 | -$9.1M |
| FY2023 | $3,810,744 | $20,806,184 | -$17.0M |
| FY2022 | $5,640,302 | $20,447,059 | -$14.8M |
| FY2021 | $1,661,071 | $16,139,796 | -$14.5M |
| FY2020 | $4,163,393 | $18,177,111 | -$14.0M |
The football program generated $16.2M in revenue in FY2025, led by $6.5M in media rights, while expenses of $26.4M — driven by $8.7M in coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses — produced a $10.2M deficit. Despite joining the Power Four's Big 12 Conference, Houston ranks last among all 41 Power Four programs in football expenses at $26.4M, well below the FBS average of $36.5M. Expenses have risen sharply since FY2021's $16.1M, reflecting the financial demands of competing at the sport's highest level.
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