University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Rowing Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Rowing program reported $4.8M in revenue and $2.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $2.1M. The program generated $4.8M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $4.4M. Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Rowing data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 11th overall in total expenses (11th of 19 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.8M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,830,758
Total Expenses
$2,762,258
Net
+$2,068,500

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$4,359,198
Contributions$233,341
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$143,743
NCAA Distributions$71,766
Other Operating Revenue$22,710

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$1,306,326
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$546,588
Team Travel$231,379
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$192,911
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$105,379
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$95,726
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$83,224
Recruiting$51,084
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$46,527
Medical Expenses and Insurance$45,259
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$29,921
Other Operating Expenses$21,969
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$4,000
Memberships and Dues$1,965
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$4,830,758$2,762,258+$2.1M
FY2024$305,409$1,985,259-$1.7M
FY2023$276,247$1,773,410-$1.5M
FY2022$198,045$1,767,088-$1.6M
FY2021$108,598$1,225,506-$1.1M
FY2020$93,923$1,285,811-$1.2M

University of California, Berkeley Rowing — Financial Context

Berkeley's rowing program generated $4.8M in revenue against $2.8M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $2.1M surplus largely fueled by $4.4M in Direct Institutional Support. Athletic Student Aid represented the program's single largest expense at $1.3M, nearly half of total spending. Program costs have grown significantly over recent years, more than doubling from $1.2M in FY2021 to $2.8M in FY2025, though expenses remain in line with the FBS average of $2.8M, ranking 11th among the 25 FBS schools sponsoring the sport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of California, Berkeley spend on Rowing?
University of California, Berkeley Rowing reported $2,762,258 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,306,326.
How does University of California, Berkeley Rowing spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 25 FBS programs reporting Rowing data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 11th overall in total expenses (11th of 19 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.8M.
How is University of California, Berkeley Rowing funded?
Like most Power Four Rowing programs, University of California, Berkeley funds Rowing primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.