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Stony Brook University

“Seawolves” • America East Conference • 14,690 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

1%

NCAA distributions

5%

Other revenue

16%

Subsidy

77%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $127,833,942

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

38%

Institutional support

37%

Government support

25%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $98,848,600

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized