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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

“Rebels[A 17]” • Mountain West Conference • 16,508 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

10%

NCAA distributions

7%

Other revenue

28%

Subsidy

55%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $294,310,592

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

8%

Institutional support

68%

Government support

24%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $161,137,544

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized