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University of Rhode Island

“Rams” • Atlantic 10 Conference • 11,728 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

4%

NCAA distributions

4%

Other revenue

16%

Subsidy

76%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $126,582,476

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

0%

Institutional support

100%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $96,037,686

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized