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Towson University

“Tigers” • Colonial Athletic Association • 16,510 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

2%

NCAA distributions

5%

Other revenue

11%

Subsidy

82%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $116,162,418

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

77%

Institutional support

23%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $95,781,510

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized