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University of Memphis

“Tigers” • American Athletic Conference • 12,281 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

20%

NCAA distributions

6%

Other revenue

37%

Subsidy

37%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $231,045,925

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

49%

Institutional support

51%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $86,530,951

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized