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University at Buffalo

“Bulls” • Mid-American Conference • 17,793 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

4%

NCAA distributions

7%

Other revenue

13%

Subsidy

77%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $144,230,176

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

37%

Institutional support

63%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $110,591,193

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized