SIUE Athletics, March Madness Appearance Generates Millions in Media Exposure and Economic Impact According to Study by Collegiate Consulting
EDWARDSVILLE, IL (March 3, 2026) – SIUE Athletics produced nearly $250 million dollars in economic impact and advertising value over the past four years (FY22-FY25), according to a recent study conducted by Collegiate Consulting. The study highlights economic, media, and branding benefits for the university, the City of Edwardsville, the Metro East, and the broader […]
Athletics Valuation and Economic Impact Methodology
Detailed methodology from Collegiate Consulting’s Athletics Valuation and Economic Impact Studies can be found through the link below. Athletics Valuation and Economic Impact Methodology – Collegiate Consulting
Collegiate Consulting Assist Sacramento State’s Move to FBS & Mid-American Conference
SACRAMENTO, CA (February 15, 2026) – Sacramento State has announced their intentions to join the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mid-American Conference for football beginning in the 2026 season. Collegiate Consulting assisted Sac State with a comprehensive FBS Benchmarking Study and Athletic Economic Impact Study. Collegiate Consulting initially completed Sac State’s FBS Study in 2024, […]
Collegiate Consulting Assists North Dakota State’s Move to FBS & Mountain West Conference
FARGO, ND (February 8, 2026) – North Dakota State University has announced their intentions to join the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mountain West Conference for football beginning in the 2026 season. Collegiate Consulting assisted NDSU with a comprehensive FBS Feasibility Study and a follow-up benchmarking analysis. Collegiate Consulting initially completed NDSU’s FBS Feasibility Study […]
Collegiate Consulting Study Finds University of Louisville Athletics Drives $1.28 Billion in Annual Economic Impact
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 29, 2026) — A comprehensive economic impact study conducted by Collegiate Consulting confirms that University of Louisville Athletics serves as a powerful economic engine for the University, the City of Louisville, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, generating $1.28 billion in annual economic impact. The independent analysis evaluated three primary areas of impact: […]
Collegiate Consulting Facilitates 65 Studies in 2025
ATLANTA (Jan. 21, 2026) – Collegiate Consulting completed 65 projects across 55 institutions and conferences over the past year, marking its most successful period in Collegiate Consulting’s 20-year history. In 2025, Collegiate Consulting completed a wide range of projects: 13 divisional feasibility studies; 14 athletics valuation studies; 10 membership reclassification support projects; 7 executive and […]
Lawrence University Retains Collegiate Consulting to Assist with Athletic Director Search
Appleton, WI – (January 5, 2026) – Lawrence University has retained Collegiate Consulting to assist in its Athletic Director search. Collegiate Consulting will begin the search immediately with posting the job description on different platforms and begin discussions with potential candidates. The search is anticipated to conclude in the next 3-to-5 weeks. The job description […]
Collegiate Consulting Sports Sponsorship Study Leads to University of Illinois Springfield Launching Flag Football
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Dec. 5, 2025) – The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has announced the addition of women’s flag football as the institution’s 18th varsity sport following completion of a comprehensive Sports Sponsorship Study conducted by Collegiate Consulting. The Prairie Stars will begin recruiting student-athletes in fall 2026 ahead of the inaugural spring 2027 season. […]
Collegiate Consulting Study Assist St. John Fisher Athletics with Charting Path Forward
ATLANTA (December 3, 2025) – Collegiate Consulting has completed a strategic athletics assessment for St. John Fisher University, highlighting support for intercollegiate athletics, its 27 varsity sports, annual net tuition revenue, and providing recommendations for staffing, facilities and the student-athlete experience. The study included stakeholder interviews, benchmarking against peer and aspirant institutions, and a review […]
Collegiate Consulting Study Finds Central Michigan University Athletics Delivers $171 Million Annual Impact
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI (Nov. 24, 2025) – A new study by Collegiate Consulting shows that Central Michigan University’s athletics program generates an average annual economic impact of $171 million, with a total of $513 million between FY2022 and FY2025. The report highlights more than $285 million in media exposure value from broadcasts, streaming, and social […]