In fiscal year 2025, University of Houston (UH)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $66K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Like most Power Four Swimming and Diving programs, University of Houston generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, University of Houston ranks 44th overall in total expenses (32nd of 33 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. University of Houston competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2004 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sports Camp Revenues | $44,423 |
| NCAA Distributions | $10,318 |
| Contributions | $9,291 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $1,800 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $605,430 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $338,374 |
| Game Expenses | $53,388 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $47,350 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $46,911 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $27,706 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $24,051 |
| Recruiting | $20,048 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $15,983 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $4,067 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,630 |
| Memberships and Dues | $765 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $200 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $65,832 | $1,185,903 | -$1.1M |
| FY2024 | $32,242 | $1,162,084 | -$1.1M |
| FY2023 | $24,675 | $1,144,949 | -$1.1M |
| FY2022 | $40,077 | $1,069,443 | -$1.0M |
| FY2021 | $3,725 | $1,057,643 | -$1.1M |
| FY2020 | $58,717 | $1,078,303 | -$1.0M |
Houston's Swimming and Diving program operated at a $1.1 million deficit in FY2025, generating just $66K in revenue — primarily from $44K in sports camp revenues — against $1.2 million in expenses led by $605K in athletic student aid. At $1.2 million in total spending, the program ranks 44th out of 56 FBS programs and near the bottom of Power Four schools at 32nd out of 33, spending less than half the FBS average of $2.7 million. Expenses have held remarkably steady over the past six years, hovering between $1.1 million and $1.2 million since FY
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