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The University of Montana

“Grizzlies[A 15]” • Big Sky Conference • 9,382 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

27%

NCAA distributions

4%

Other revenue

28%

Subsidy

41%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $99,754,349

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

17%

Institutional support

83%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $40,594,405

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized