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Northern Illinois University

“Huskies” • Mid-American Conference • 13,813 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

6%

NCAA distributions

8%

Other revenue

17%

Subsidy

70%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $127,479,594

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

51%

Institutional support

49%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $88,872,733

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized