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MISSION OF THIS PROJECT

Improve transparency in college athletics' finances

Better disclosure of revenue, spending and financial priorities enhances the ability of colleges and universities to ensure athletics programs are advancing the mission of higher education.

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Includes 2023 Financial Data for 232 Public DI Schools. See note on COVID impact

Get Started / How to use this Database

The Knight Commission is tracking college athletic and academic finances to provide greater transparency and to better explain where the money comes from and where the money goes.

EXPLORE & LEARN

In college athletics, where does the money come from and where does the money go? Explore key revenues and expenses in this database by institution, conference and subdivision.

CUSTOMIZE & COMPARE

Create your own snapshots and comparisons of college athletics revenues and expenses as well as academic spending for institutions, conferences and other groupings.

Why this matters

The Knight Commission believes a renewed commitment to sustained financial reform is necessary to maintain the health of college sports. As part of its efforts to improve transparency and accountability for athletics finances, the Knight Commission developed this database.

Why this matters

For more information about the data and the methodology for the metrics click here.