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Oregon State University

“Beavers” • Pacific-12 Conference • 18,118 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

17%

NCAA distributions

14%

Other revenue

45%

Subsidy

24%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $309,216,918

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

17%

Institutional support

77%

Government support

6%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $73,879,181

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized