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Mississippi State University

“Bulldogs” • Southeastern Conference • 15,048 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

19%

NCAA distributions

35%

Other revenue

39%

Subsidy

7%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $301,631,493

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

92%

Institutional support

8%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $20,065,706

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized