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At many universities athletics is a major revenue driver. There is a very real financial incentive to have high performing athletic programs.
by etempleton 6y ago
At many universities athletics is a major revenue driver. There is a very real financial incentive to have high performing athletic programs.
- brazzy 6y agoIs this revenue driven by athletics separate from tuition fees? Because if it isn't, that only confirms the hypothesis.
- bpt3 6y agoYes, it comes from broadcast revenues, merchandise, ticket and concession sales, and donations brought in through the athletic department.
- watwut 6y agoIs that true? When I researched this last time it turned out most athletic programs loose money.
- thatcat 6y agoIt's true for football or basketball programs in the NCAA.
- 121789 6y agoI think for most universities it's not a significant profit driver, but I bet it's great marketing for prospective students.