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University of Akron Main Campus

“Zips” • Mid-American Conference • 15,456 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

5%

NCAA distributions

6%

Other revenue

17%

Subsidy

72%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $142,263,892

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

72%

Institutional support

28%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $102,843,637

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized