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University of Mississippi

“Rebels[A 14]” • Southeastern Conference • 15,411 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

25%

NCAA distributions

36%

Other revenue

34%

Subsidy

6%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $305,265,613

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

47%

Institutional support

53%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $17,692,430

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized