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University of South Carolina-Upstate

“Spartans[A 26]” • Atlantic Sun Conference • 4,167 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

0%

NCAA distributions

2%

Other revenue

11%

Subsidy

87%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $35,532,279

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

73%

Institutional support

27%

Government support

0%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $30,820,305

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized