University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · ACC · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Baseball program reported $1.4M in revenue and $2.6M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The program generated $1.4M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $566K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 42nd overall in total expenses (37th of 39 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$1,389,840
Total Expenses
$2,570,634
Net
-$1,180,794

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$566,020
Contributions$471,361
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$163,049
Ticket Sales$129,899
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$51,111
Other Operating Revenue$8,400

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$773,653
Athletic Student Aid$573,953
Team Travel$408,165
Game Expenses$291,740
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$156,442
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$113,168
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$70,186
Recruiting$65,232
Other Operating Expenses$44,910
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$27,731
Medical Expenses and Insurance$27,184
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$16,270
Guarantees$2,000
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$1,389,840$2,570,634-$1.2M
FY2024$1,736,155$2,758,289-$1.0M
FY2023$2,374,558$2,330,008+$45K
FY2022$1,288,847$2,162,568-$874K
FY2021$1,940,090$1,737,227+$203K
FY2020$1,100,239$1,707,259-$607K

University of California, Berkeley Baseball — Financial Context

Berkeley's baseball program operates at a $1.2 million deficit, with $2.6 million in expenses outpacing $1.4 million in revenue, the largest portion of which comes from $566K in Direct Institutional Support rather than self-generated income. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single biggest cost at $774K, accounting for roughly 30% of total expenditures. Despite ranking 36th out of 38 Power Four baseball programs by expenses, the program's spending has grown steadily from $1.7 million in FY2020 to its current level, remaining well below the FBS average of $3.8 million.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for University of California, Berkeley Baseball?
The largest revenue category was Direct Institutional Support at $566,020 in FY2025.
How does University of California, Berkeley Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 42nd overall in total expenses (37th of 39 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
Is University of California, Berkeley Baseball profitable?
In FY2025, University of California, Berkeley Baseball reported a net deficit of $1.2M.