SEC Distributes Nearly $50 Million to Alabama, Conference Schools for 2021-22 Fiscal Year

The conference distributed $721.8 million of revenue among the 14 universities.

In the Southeastern Conference, it just means more. And for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, it means more money. 

The conference announced Thursday that it distributed $721.8 million of total revenue divided among the SEC's 14 universities, meaning each university received approximately $49.9 million, including Alabama. 

"The SEC's annual revenue distribution significantly enhances the ability of our universities' athletics programs to provide the highest level of support for the thousands of student-athletes who participate in sports each year on our campuses," conference commissioner Greg Sankey said in a press release. "This commitment to an impactful and life-changing experience encompasses superior support in coaching, training, academic counseling, medical care, mental health, nutrition, life-skills development and extended health coverage for our student-athletes."

This money helps fund student athlete scholarship funds, but is also used for things outside of athletics. Schools use a portion of the revenues to fund a wide range of academic and campus improvement initiatives, including academic scholarships, endowed faculty positions, student wellness programs, research programs, and building projects. 

The total amount distributed is made up revenue generated from things like television deals, bowl games, the College Football Playoff, the SEC Football Championship Game, the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, NCAA Championships and a supplemental surplus distribution. Whether or not a specific university participates or not in these events does not change the fact that the university will still receive money from the conference.

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