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University of Idaho

“Vandals” • Big Sky Conference • 7,976 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

4%

NCAA distributions

11%

Other revenue

34%

Subsidy

50%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $93,501,960

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

25%

Institutional support

39%

Government support

36%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $46,645,032

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized