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Murray State University

“Racers[A 16]” • Ohio Valley Conference • 7,044 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

7%

NCAA distributions

4%

Other revenue

18%

Subsidy

71%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $76,524,867

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

26%

Institutional support

74%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $54,384,500

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized