The Facts About Football at UNC CharlotteExecutive News UNC Charlotte does not have a football program because it is a costly endeavor. The costs will need to be paid for by students and university donors. State appropriations (paid via tuition) do not fund the athletic program. Student fees do.
About 75% of the Athletic Department's budget is paid for via student fees. A significant contribution in the form of increased student fees would be needed if UNC Charlotte started a football program. Does UNC Charlotte have the student support? If so, how much are students willing to pay? SGA needs your opinion. Your vote will let us know if you would like SGA to move forward and gauge the student opinion. Vote now on our poll located at sga.uncc.edu The UNC Charlotte Chancellor and Athletic Director endorse this poll. Vote now to ensure your opinion is heard! SGA Football Vote Q: What do students at other schools pay to have a football team?
Q:What do other UNC schools charge in athletic fees?
An asterik (*) denotes schools without football, the fees listed are per student/per year Q: Will voting for a fee increase cause my fees to go up immediately? No. The Athletic Department would likely phase in a "football fee" over several years.
Division 1AA or 1A. Because we currently compete in the Division I level, we can not move down to Divisions II or III.
Scholarships, coaches, staff, facilities, women's athletic programs (Title IX), operational expenses, etc. Q: What have increased student fees paid for in UNC Charlotte's history? The SAC, the Student Union, Cone Center, Health Center, playing fields Q: Why would student fees need to increase for UNC Charlotte to get a football program? The UNC system does not provide funding for athletics. Tuition pays only for the operating costs to run UNC Charlotte's academic programs. Student fees pay for activities. |
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