Best D1 Men's Football Programs in California, Ranked by Operating Budget
A program's operating budget shows how much it spends to run the team day to day — from travel and equipment to coaching staff. Below, we've ranked all 11 D1 men's Football programs in California by operating budget.
The average operating budget across D1 men's Football programs in California is $4,246,149, with average recruiting spend around $543,261. Programs with larger budgets don't always offer more aid, but they tend to signal a higher level of institutional commitment.
Use this ranking to compare program spending, then read our guide on stacking athletic, academic, and need-based aid.
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