University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Golf Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Golf program reported $2.3M in revenue and $2.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $522K. The program generated $2.3M in total revenue, led by Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income at $934K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 18th overall in total expenses (17th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$2,267,695
Total Expenses
$2,789,747
Net
-$522,052

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$934,105
Direct Institutional Support$678,663
Contributions$526,696
Other Operating Revenue$83,936
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$22,764
NCAA Distributions$19,750
In-Kind$1,781

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$890,786
Athletic Student Aid$838,720
Team Travel$235,353
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$228,600
Other Operating Expenses$101,317
Severance Payments$99,638
Memberships and Dues$92,805
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$86,997
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$57,893
Recruiting$47,155
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$38,464
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$37,616
Medical Expenses and Insurance$18,403
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$16,000
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$2,267,695$2,789,747-$522K
FY2024$1,664,103$2,118,044-$454K
FY2023$1,170,307$1,786,283-$616K
FY2022$1,506,906$1,731,496-$225K
FY2021$1,371,026$1,381,302-$10K
FY2020$893,707$1,347,698-$454K

University of California, Berkeley Golf — Financial Context

Berkeley's golf program spent $2.8M in FY2025, ranking 18th among 76 FBS programs and well above the FBS average of $2.0M, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest expense category at $891K. The program generated $2.3M in revenue, led by Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investment Income at $934K, resulting in a $522K deficit. Expenses have more than doubled since FY2020's $1.3M, reflecting a consistent and steep upward spending trajectory over the past five years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of California, Berkeley spend on Golf?
University of California, Berkeley Golf reported $2,789,747 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $890,786.
How does University of California, Berkeley Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 18th overall in total expenses (17th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is University of California, Berkeley Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, University of California, Berkeley funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.