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Old Dominion University

“Monarchs and Lady Monarchs” • Conference USA • 15,050 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

9%

NCAA distributions

3%

Other revenue

17%

Subsidy

71%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $184,831,332

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

100%

Institutional support

0%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $131,954,174

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized