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Northern Kentucky University

“” • Atlantic Sun Conference • 9,686 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

1%

NCAA distributions

1%

Other revenue

14%

Subsidy

84%

Total income, 2012 - 2014: $32,666,022

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

4%

Institutional support

96%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2012 - 2014: $27,526,872

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized