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Ball State University

“Cardinals” • Mid-American Conference • 15,001 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

4%

NCAA distributions

7%

Other revenue

16%

Subsidy

73%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $110,309,666

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

65%

Institutional support

35%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $80,241,363

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized