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Western Illinois University

“Leathernecks” • The Summit League • 8,805 full-time undergraduates

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

How is the athletics department financed?

Ticket sales

1%

NCAA distributions

8%

Other revenue

14%

Subsidy

77%

Total income, 2010 - 2014: $57,822,182

What is the subsidy?

Student fees

41%

Institutional support

58%

Government support

1%

Total subsidy income, 2010 - 2014: $44,402,345

Less than 25% subsidized

26 to 50%

51 to 75%

More than 76% subsidized