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Eastern Michigan University

“Eagles” • Mid-American Conference • 13,372 full-time undergraduates

Public universities are increasingly reliant on student fees and other subsidies to finance their athletic ambitions. Here is how Eastern Michigan University measures up.

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

1%

NCAA distributions

7%

Other revenue

9%

Subsidy

83%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $146,026,069

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

7%

Institutional support

93%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $120,777,522

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized