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University of Arkansas

“Razorbacks and Razorback women[A 1]” • Southeastern Conference • 18,455 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

39%

NCAA distributions

23%

Other revenue

36%

Subsidy

2%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $482,490,287

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

0%

Institutional support

100%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $9,796,000

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized