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Longwood University

“Lancers” • Big South Conference • 4,117 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

0%

NCAA distributions

2%

Other revenue

12%

Subsidy

86%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $43,195,076

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

100%

Institutional support

0%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $37,055,088

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized