University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Track and Field Finances FY2025

University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Track and Field Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Track and Field program reported $7.7M in revenue and $4.1M in expenses, for a net surplus of $3.5M. The program generated $7.7M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $6.8M. Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 31st overall in total expenses (31st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue

$7,669,240

Total Expenses

$4,134,937

Net

+$3,534,303

FY2025 Revenue Sources

Category	Amount
Direct Institutional Support	$6,775,376
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income	$566,802
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)	$101,897
Contributions	$101,534
Other Operating Revenue	$44,527
Student Fees	$44,440
NCAA Distributions	$34,664

Category	Amount
Athletic Student Aid	$1,525,616
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$1,060,864
Team Travel	$670,030
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses	$163,736
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies	$160,884
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)	$135,713
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses	$117,598
Recruiting	$68,586
Facilities Maintenance and Operations	$57,379
Game Expenses	$53,700
Medical Expenses and Insurance	$52,195
Other Operating Expenses	$40,316
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion	$11,545
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities	$11,209
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses	$4,000
Memberships and Dues	$1,566

Category

Amount

Athletic Student Aid

$1,525,616

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

$1,060,864

Team Travel

$670,030

NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses

$163,736

Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies

$160,884

Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)

$135,713

Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses

$117,598

Recruiting

$68,586

Facilities Maintenance and Operations

$57,379

Game Expenses

$53,700

Medical Expenses and Insurance

$52,195

Other Operating Expenses

$40,316

Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion

$11,545

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

$11,209

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

$4,000

Memberships and Dues

$1,566

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	$7,669,240	$4,134,937	+$3.5M
FY2024	$479,284	$3,263,870	-$2.8M
FY2023	$435,351	$3,040,249	-$2.6M
FY2022	$426,954	$2,880,559	-$2.5M
FY2021	$369,719	$2,328,419	-$2.0M
FY2020	$326,262	$2,154,864	-$1.8M

Fiscal Year

Revenue

Expenses

Net

FY2025

$7,669,240

$4,134,937

+$3.5M

FY2024

$479,284

$3,263,870

-$2.8M

FY2023

$435,351

$3,040,249

-$2.6M

FY2022

$426,954

$2,880,559

-$2.5M

FY2021

$369,719

$2,328,419

-$2.0M

FY2020

$326,262

$2,154,864

-$1.8M

University of California, Berkeley Track and Field — Financial Context

Cal's track and field program generated $7.7 million in revenue against $4.1 million in expenses in FY2025, producing a $3.5 million surplus — though that revenue figure is heavily dependent on institutional support, which accounts for $6.8 million of the total. At $4.1 million, the program's expenses rank 31st among 77 FBS programs and sit slightly above the FBS average of $3.9 million, with athletic student aid representing the largest single expense at $1.5 million. Spending has grown steadily over the past six years, nearly doubling from $2.2 million in FY2020 to the

Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of California, Berkeley spend on Track and Field?

University of California, Berkeley Track and Field reported $4,134,937 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $1,525,616.

How does University of California, Berkeley Track and Field spending compare to other FBS programs?

Among the 77 FBS programs reporting Track and Field data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 31st overall in total expenses (31st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.9M.

How is University of California, Berkeley Track and Field funded?

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