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Appalachian State University

“Mountaineers” • Sun Belt Conference • 15,023 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

13%

NCAA distributions

5%

Other revenue

29%

Subsidy

53%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $94,656,054

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

93%

Institutional support

7%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $50,206,633

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized