University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Water Polo Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Water Polo program reported $2.6M in revenue and $2.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $269K. The program generated $2.6M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $2.0M. Among the 5 FBS programs reporting Water Polo data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 3 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.9M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$2,588,444
Total Expenses
$2,857,327
Net
-$268,883

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$2,037,149
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$353,224
Student Fees$88,874
Contributions$36,074
Ticket Sales$35,123
NCAA Distributions$31,420
Other Operating Revenue$6,580

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$875,782
Athletic Student Aid$865,673
Team Travel$309,190
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$197,424
Game Expenses$105,132
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$100,756
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$83,396
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$62,786
Recruiting$53,842
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$41,584
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$36,250
Medical Expenses and Insurance$35,880
Other Operating Expenses$31,280
Memberships and Dues$23,904
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$15,125
NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements$13,872
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$5,451
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$2,588,444$2,857,327-$269K
FY2024$425,927$2,737,812-$2.3M
FY2023$702,985$2,205,097-$1.5M
FY2022$349,911$1,784,877-$1.4M
FY2021$630,978$1,231,991-$601K
FY2020$348,445$1,418,096-$1.1M

University of California, Berkeley Water Polo — Financial Context

The Water Polo program generated $2.6M in revenue in FY2025, though $2.0M of that came from Direct Institutional Support, reflecting the program's reliance on internal university funding rather than self-generated income. At $2.9M in total expenses — well above the FBS average of $1.9M — the program ranks 2nd among all FBS schools and 2nd among Power Four programs in spending, with coaching salaries alone accounting for $876K. Expenses have grown sharply over recent years, more than doubling from $1.2M in FY2021 to $2.9M in FY2025, resulting in a $269

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of California, Berkeley spend on Water Polo?
University of California, Berkeley Water Polo reported $2,857,327 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $875,782.
How does University of California, Berkeley Water Polo spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 5 FBS programs reporting Water Polo data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 3 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $1.9M.
How is University of California, Berkeley Water Polo funded?
Like most Power Four Water Polo programs, University of California, Berkeley funds Water Polo primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.