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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

“Bison” • The Summit League • 10,662 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

16%

NCAA distributions

3%

Other revenue

37%

Subsidy

44%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $89,012,255

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

14%

Institutional support

62%

Government support

23%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $38,854,412

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized