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Montana State University

“Bobcats” • Big Sky Conference • 10,902 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

12%

NCAA distributions

4%

Other revenue

25%

Subsidy

59%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $98,495,970

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

14%

Institutional support

86%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $58,082,671

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized