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Michigan State University

“Spartans” • Big Ten Conference • 34,576 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

26%

NCAA distributions

29%

Other revenue

42%

Subsidy

3%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $480,761,710

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

0%

Institutional support

100%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $14,725,594

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized