University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Volleyball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Volleyball program reported $2.0M in revenue and $2.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $826K. The program generated $2.0M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $1.9M. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 21st overall in total expenses (20th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$2,047,095
Total Expenses
$2,873,590
Net
-$826,495

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$1,885,553
Contributions$59,768
Ticket Sales$51,506
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$36,080
Guarantees$11,300
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,360
In-Kind$1,221
Other Operating Revenue$307

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$962,714
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$634,779
Team Travel$362,225
Game Expenses$270,013
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$200,587
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$91,125
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$77,740
Recruiting$75,767
Other Operating Expenses$75,376
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$47,557
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$37,268
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$15,320
Medical Expenses and Insurance$12,882
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$9,566
Memberships and Dues$671
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$2,047,095$2,873,590-$826K
FY2024$124,575$2,135,250-$2.0M
FY2023$100,870$1,830,903-$1.7M
FY2022$132,461$1,772,398-$1.6M
FY2021$105,066$1,354,663-$1.2M
FY2020$107,273$1,684,751-$1.6M

University of California, Berkeley Volleyball — Financial Context

Berkeley's volleyball program operates at a deficit of $826K, with $2.9M in expenses significantly outpacing $2.0M in revenue — the latter almost entirely dependent on direct institutional support at $1.9M. At $2.9M, the program ranks 21st in expenses among 76 FBS programs and 20th among Power Four schools, sitting well above the FBS average of $2.4M. Expenses have nearly doubled since FY2021's $1.4M, with a notable jump from $2.1M in FY2024 to $2.9M in FY2025, driven in part by athletic student aid representing the program's

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for University of California, Berkeley Volleyball?
The largest revenue category was Direct Institutional Support at $1,885,553 in FY2025.
How does University of California, Berkeley Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 21st overall in total expenses (20th of 41 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.4M.
Is University of California, Berkeley Volleyball profitable?
In FY2025, University of California, Berkeley Volleyball reported a net deficit of $826K.