University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Swimming and Diving Finances FY2025

University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Swimming and Diving Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Swimming and Diving program reported $5.4M in revenue and $5.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $234K. The program generated $5.4M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $3.4M. Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 7th overall in total expenses (7th of 33 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$5,405,636

Total Expenses

$5,171,858

Net

+$233,778

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Direct Institutional Support	$3,432,526
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income	$1,212,772
Contributions	$404,417
Student Fees	$88,875
Other Operating Revenue	$81,270
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)	$75,726
NCAA Distributions	$71,720
Ticket Sales	$18,330
Guarantees	$10,000
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships	$10,000

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$1,677,531
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$1,272,732
Team Travel	$977,515
Recruiting	$198,926
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion	$197,687
Facilities Maintenance and Operations	$197,424
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)	$157,200
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses	$146,483
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$100,755
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses	$74,750
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$73,051
Other Operating Expenses	$37,227
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$34,903
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$12,921
Game Expenses	$8,204
Memberships and Dues	$4,549

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$1,677,531

Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$1,272,732

Team Travel

$977,515

Recruiting

$198,926

Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion

$197,687

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

$197,424

Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)

$157,200

NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses

$146,483

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$100,755

NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses

$74,750

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$73,051

Other Operating Expenses

$37,227

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$34,903

Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities

$12,921

Game Expenses

$8,204

Memberships and Dues

$4,549

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 Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net
FY2025	$5,405,636	$5,171,858	+$234K
FY2024	$1,312,515	$4,450,447	-$3.1M
FY2023	$1,255,366	$3,652,255	-$2.4M
FY2022	$1,291,204	$3,366,211	-$2.1M
FY2021	$1,086,033	$2,678,661	-$1.6M
FY2020	$1,158,937	$2,644,400	-$1.5M

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$5,405,636

$5,171,858

+$234K

FY2024

$1,312,515

$4,450,447

-$3.1M

FY2023

$1,255,366

$3,652,255

-$2.4M

FY2022

$1,291,204

$3,366,211

-$2.1M

FY2021

$1,086,033

$2,678,661

-$1.6M

FY2020

$1,158,937

$2,644,400

-$1.5M

University of California, Berkeley Swimming and Diving — Financial Context

The Swimming and Diving program generated $5.4 million in revenue against $5.2 million in expenses in FY2025, producing a modest $234K surplus, with Direct Institutional Support accounting for the largest share of revenue at $3.4 million. At $5.2 million in expenses, the program ranks 7th among all 56 FBS Swimming and Diving programs and 7th among Power Four schools, spending nearly double the FBS average of $2.7 million. Program expenses have grown steadily over the past six years, nearly doubling from $2.6 million in FY2020 to $5.2 million in FY2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of California, Berkeley spend on Swimming and Diving?

University of California, Berkeley Swimming and Diving reported $5,171,858 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,677,531.

How does University of California, Berkeley Swimming and Diving spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 56 FBS programs reporting Swimming and Diving data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 7th overall in total expenses (7th of 33 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.7M.

How is University of California, Berkeley Swimming and Diving funded?

Like most Power Four Swimming and Diving programs, University of California, Berkeley funds Swimming and Diving primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.