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James Madison University

“Dukes” • Colonial Athletic Association • 17,504 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

5%

NCAA distributions

4%

Other revenue

10%

Subsidy

81%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $179,785,046

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

98%

Institutional support

2%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $145,884,423

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized