University of Houston (UH) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2004–FY2025

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. University of Houston competes in the Big 12. Financial data is available from FY2004 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$16,225,445
Total Expenses
$26,412,924
Net
-$10,187,479

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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$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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Houston spend on Football?
University of Houston Football reported $26,412,924 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Houston Football generate?
University of Houston Football reported $16,225,445 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Houston Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Houston Football reported a net deficit of $10.2M.