Where Does The Money Go?
The NCAA receives most of its annual revenue from two sources. That money is distributed in more than a dozen ways – almost all of which directly support NCAA schools, conferences and nearly half a million student-athletes.
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WHERE IT COMES FROM
Who It Supports
Student-athletes are at the heart of the NCAA’s mission.
HOW IT'S DISTRIBUTED
$222M
Sport Sponsorship and Scholarship Funds
Distributed to Division I schools to help fund NCAA sports and provide scholarships for college athletes.
$168.8M
Division I Basketball Performance Fund
Distributed to Division I conferences and independent schools based on their performance in the men’s basketball tournament over a six-year rolling period. The money is used to fund NCAA sports and provide scholarships for college athletes.
$153.8M
Division I Championships
Provides college athletes the opportunity to compete for a championship and includes support for team travel, food and lodging.
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$86.6M
Student Assistance Fund
Distributed to Division I student-athletes for essential needs that arise during their time in college.
$64.5M
Student-Athlete Services and Championship Support
Includes funding for catastrophic injury insurance, drug testing, student-athlete leadership programs, postgraduate scholarships and additional Association-wide championships support.
$53.6M
Division I Equal Conference Fund
Distributed equally among Division I basketball-playing conferences that meet athletic and academic standards to play in the men's basketball tournament. The money is used to fund NCAA sports and provide scholarships for college athletes.
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$49.2M
Academic Enhancement Fund
Distributed to Division I schools to assist with academic programs and services.
$53.3M
Division II Allocation
Funds championships, grants and other initiatives for Division II college athletes.
$23.3M
Membership Support Services
Covers costs related to NCAA?governance committees and the annual NCAA Convention.
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$35.2M
Division III Allocation
Funds championships, grants and other initiatives for Division III college athletes.
$10M
Division I Conference Grants
Distributed to Division I conferences for programs that enhance officiating, compliance, minority opportunities and more.
$3.8M
Educational Programs
Supports varous educational services for members to help prepare student-athletes for life, including the Emerging Leaders Seminars and the Pathway Program.
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$58.4M
Other Association-Wide Expenses
Includes support for Association-wide legal services, communications and business insurance.
$44.8M
General and Administrative Expenses
Funds the day-to-day operations of the NCAA national office, including administrative and financial services, information technology and facilities management.
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Academic Distribution
Beginning in 2019-20, a portion of NCAA revenue will be distributed to Division I schools based on their student-athletes’ academic performance.
The distributions listed are recurring, and the information does not include any one-time distributions.
More on NCAA finances.
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*Figures are from the 2018-19 fiscal year and are unaudited. The distributions listed are recurring, and the information does not include any one-time distributions.
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Did You Know?
Of 90 NCAA championships, only five (all in Division I) generate at least as much money as they cost to run: men’s basketball, men’s ice hockey, men’s lacrosse, wrestling and baseball.
The Division I College Football Playoff and bowl games are independently operated, and the NCAA does not receive revenue from these events.
Beginning in 2019-20, a portion of NCAA revenue will be distributed to Division I schools based on their student-athletes’ academic performance.
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