In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Softball program reported $2.0M in revenue and $2.3M in expenses, for a net deficit of $295K. The program generated $2.0M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.8M. Among the 70 FBS programs reporting Softball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 30th overall in total expenses (30th of 38 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.3M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,796,634 |
| Contributions | $80,971 |
| NCAA Distributions | $58,050 |
| Ticket Sales | $51,968 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $41,192 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $3,572 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,200 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $653,523 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $635,209 |
| Team Travel | $428,867 |
| Game Expenses | $178,091 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $91,500 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $76,746 |
| Recruiting | $71,215 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $54,459 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $48,558 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $36,476 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $17,446 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $14,362 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $13,250 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $7,397 |
| Memberships and Dues | $765 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $708 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,033,587 | $2,328,572 | -$295K |
| FY2024 | $166,869 | $2,101,774 | -$1.9M |
| FY2023 | $171,357 | $1,836,911 | -$1.7M |
| FY2022 | $158,693 | $1,556,864 | -$1.4M |
| FY2021 | $87,881 | $1,263,415 | -$1.2M |
| FY2020 | $37,940 | $1,483,762 | -$1.4M |
The softball program generated $2.0 million in revenue in FY2025, with $1.8 million — or roughly 90% — coming from Direct Institutional Support, underscoring the program's heavy reliance on university funding rather than self-generated income. Expenses of $2.3 million produced a $295K deficit, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $654K. Spending has grown steadily from $1.3 million in FY2021 to $2.3 million in FY2025, placing the program exactly at the FBS average and 30th out of 70 FBS programs in softball expenses.
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