In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)'s Baseball program reported $1.4M in revenue and $5.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.8M. The program generated $1.4M in total revenue, led by NCAA Distributions at $526K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, University of California, Los Angeles ranks 17th overall in total expenses (16th of 39 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $3.8M. University of California, Los Angeles competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| NCAA Distributions | $526,358 |
| Contributions | $283,623 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $216,416 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $201,650 |
| Ticket Sales | $108,658 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $62,848 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $1,624,759 |
| Game Expenses | $798,162 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $590,120 |
| Team Travel | $519,612 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $445,000 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $324,833 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $208,369 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $163,202 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $152,381 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $108,448 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $87,720 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $76,184 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $49,405 |
| Recruiting | $48,262 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $2,844 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,399,553 | $5,199,301 | -$3.8M |
| FY2024 | $682,075 | $4,194,273 | -$3.5M |
| FY2023 | $863,865 | $3,766,683 | -$2.9M |
| FY2022 | $620,026 | $3,947,879 | -$3.3M |
| FY2021 | $345,508 | $2,964,848 | -$2.6M |
| FY2020 | $774,916 | $3,323,864 | -$2.5M |
The UCLA baseball program operates at a **$3.8M deficit**, with $5.2M in expenses far outpacing $1.4M in revenue, the latter driven primarily by NCAA Distributions at $526K. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's single largest cost at $1.6M, contributing to an expense base that ranks 17th among 71 FBS programs and well above the FBS average of $3.8M. Spending has grown significantly over recent years, climbing from $3.0M in FY2021 to $5.2M in FY2025, a trajectory that underscores the program's increasing financial investment as
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