In fiscal year 2025, University of Houston (UH)'s Men's Basketball program reported $9.1M in revenue and $14.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $4.9M. The program generated $9.1M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $2.7M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Houston ranks 23rd overall in total expenses (22nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Houston competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2004 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $2,746,484 |
| NCAA Distributions | $2,686,416 |
| Media Rights | $2,456,061 |
| Contributions | $552,175 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $430,393 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $117,541 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $75,823 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $25,300 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $13,427 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $6,892,128 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,806,152 |
| Team Travel | $1,050,166 |
| Guarantees | $927,176 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $575,546 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $525,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $504,011 |
| Game Expenses | $425,455 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $414,460 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $393,718 |
| Recruiting | $390,590 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $49,265 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $46,951 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $39,717 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $2,875 |
| Memberships and Dues | $1,280 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9,103,620 | $14,044,490 | -$4.9M |
| FY2024 | $6,842,142 | $12,552,038 | -$5.7M |
| FY2023 | $2,247,941 | $11,117,868 | -$8.9M |
| FY2022 | $2,342,724 | $9,764,327 | -$7.4M |
| FY2021 | $1,129,885 | $7,963,934 | -$6.8M |
| FY2020 | $1,607,569 | $7,726,256 | -$6.1M |
Houston's men's basketball program spent $14.0M in FY2025, ranking 23rd among 78 FBS programs and well above the $10.2M FBS average, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses accounting for nearly half of all expenses at $6.9M. That spending has nearly doubled since FY2020's $7.7M, reflecting the program's aggressive investment following its move to the Big 12. Against $9.1M in revenue — led by $2.7M in ticket sales — the program ran a $4.9M deficit in FY2025.
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