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George Mason University

“Patriots” • Atlantic 10 Conference • 17,200 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

4%

NCAA distributions

6%

Other revenue

9%

Subsidy

82%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $101,235,312

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

82%

Institutional support

18%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $82,883,412

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized