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Share of adults who agree with student athletes being paid directly by colleges in the United States as of February 2026

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Release date

March 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

February 16 to 27, 2026

Number of respondents

3,084 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online panel

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Public opinion on revenue sharing among college athletes in the U.S. 2026

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Apr 8, 2026

When surveyed in February 2026, it was found that the majority of adults in the United States agreed with the federal decision to allow colleges to directly pay student athletes. This decision, which was reached in June 2025, allows colleges to share up to around 20 million U.S. dollars per year with its student athletes. In the poll, ** percent of respondents said they disapproved of this motion.

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