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University of Northern Colorado

“Bears” • Big Sky Conference • 8,644 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

4%

NCAA distributions

7%

Other revenue

13%

Subsidy

76%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $51,280,610

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

26%

Institutional support

74%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $39,048,018

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized