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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

“Cougars[A 29]” • Ohio Valley Conference • 9,543 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

1%

NCAA distributions

1%

Other revenue

14%

Subsidy

83%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $39,721,399

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

70%

Institutional support

30%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $33,119,342

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized