In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Women's Basketball program reported $4.7M in revenue and $10.8M in expenses, for a net deficit of $6.1M. The program generated $4.7M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $2.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 5th overall in total expenses (4th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,078,703 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,815,963 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $292,107 |
| Ticket Sales | $261,158 |
| NCAA Distributions | $144,390 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $74,344 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $22,847 |
| In-Kind | $1,399 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $50 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $2,174,259 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,990,786 |
| Team Travel | $1,753,989 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,189,409 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $847,669 |
| Game Expenses | $796,779 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $468,038 |
| Recruiting | $418,614 |
| Guarantees | $214,583 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $199,094 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $137,974 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $137,339 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $111,823 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $83,720 |
| Spirit Groups | $72,618 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $70,000 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $64,239 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $49,141 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $19,865 |
| Memberships and Dues | $150 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4,690,961 | $10,800,089 | -$6.1M |
| FY2024 | $1,129,205 | $6,119,609 | -$5.0M |
| FY2023 | $616,184 | $5,035,688 | -$4.4M |
| FY2022 | $2,182,681 | $4,356,536 | -$2.2M |
| FY2021 | $388,061 | $2,986,988 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $519,046 | $3,722,045 | -$3.2M |
Ranked 5th among FBS programs in women's basketball expenses, Cal's $10.8M in FY2025 spending is more than double the FBS average of $5.2M and represents a staggering 147% increase over just four years since FY2021. Athletic facilities debt service, leases, and rental fees alone account for $2.2M of that spending, while revenues of $4.7M — led by $2.1M in contributions — fall well short of covering costs, resulting in a $6.1M deficit.
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