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University of South Dakota

“Coyotes” • The Summit League • 4,700 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

3%

NCAA distributions

1%

Other revenue

29%

Subsidy

67%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $54,262,519

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

17%

Institutional support

83%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $36,289,417

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized