In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)'s Women's Basketball program reported $4.2M in revenue and $9.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.5M. The program generated $4.2M in total revenue, led by Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) at $1.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Women's Basketball data, University of California, Los Angeles ranks 7th overall in total expenses (6th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $5.2M. University of California, Los Angeles competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $1,589,271 |
| NCAA Distributions | $1,078,442 |
| Contributions | $675,812 |
| Ticket Sales | $398,508 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $197,752 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $111,129 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $75,000 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $59,196 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $25,850 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $2,425,639 |
| Team Travel | $1,912,899 |
| Game Expenses | $1,152,962 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $1,038,325 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $705,181 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $664,392 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $431,065 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $377,555 |
| Recruiting | $245,394 |
| NCAA Non-Football Host Expense Settlements | $210,253 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $171,081 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $115,000 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $83,720 |
| Guarantees | $75,000 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $43,554 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $30,115 |
| Memberships and Dues | $8,344 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4,210,960 | $9,690,479 | -$5.5M |
| FY2024 | $1,446,774 | $7,793,489 | -$6.3M |
| FY2023 | $1,276,779 | $7,016,096 | -$5.7M |
| FY2022 | $915,237 | $5,635,344 | -$4.7M |
| FY2021 | $872,969 | $4,291,437 | -$3.4M |
| FY2020 | $902,912 | $5,441,352 | -$4.5M |
The UCLA Women's Basketball program operates at a significant financial loss, generating $4.2M in revenue against $9.7M in expenses in FY2025, resulting in a $5.5M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's largest expense category at $2.4M, contributing to a cost structure that ranks 7th among all 78 FBS programs and nearly double the FBS average of $5.2M. Expenses have grown steadily and dramatically over the past five years, rising from $4.3M in FY2021 to $9.7M in FY2025, reflecting a sustained and accelerating financial investment in the
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