In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)'s Men's Basketball program reported $17.9M in revenue and $17.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $84K. The program generated $17.9M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $9.2M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of California, Los Angeles ranks 12th overall in total expenses (11th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of California, Los Angeles competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $9,188,756 |
| Ticket Sales | $6,703,072 |
| Guarantees | $669,068 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $515,425 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $293,319 |
| Contributions | $245,047 |
| NCAA Distributions | $165,550 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $97,492 |
| In-Kind | $6,006 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $8,334,150 |
| Team Travel | $2,586,305 |
| Game Expenses | $2,586,082 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $933,845 |
| Guarantees | $748,000 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $508,979 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $480,901 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $464,493 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $268,358 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $233,062 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $177,245 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $160,000 |
| Recruiting | $139,077 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $99,030 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $63,787 |
| Memberships and Dues | $16,427 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $17,883,735 | $17,799,741 | +$84K |
| FY2024 | $12,596,107 | $14,435,629 | -$1.8M |
| FY2023 | $14,514,248 | $13,825,845 | +$688K |
| FY2022 | $12,736,321 | $11,934,793 | +$802K |
| FY2021 | $4,926,273 | $9,019,203 | -$4.1M |
| FY2020 | $9,645,921 | $11,384,028 | -$1.7M |
The program generated $17.9M in revenue in FY2025, with media rights accounting for $9.2M — the single largest revenue source — while $8.3M in coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's biggest expense against a total cost base of $17.8M, leaving a narrow surplus of just $84K. At $17.8M in expenses, UCLA ranks 12th among 78 FBS programs and 11th among 41 Power Four schools, spending nearly 75% more than the FBS average of $10.2M. Costs have risen sharply over recent years, nearly doubling from $9.0M in FY
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