Fringe Benefits

Current Fringe Benefit rates were reviewed based on employee classes grouped by benefit eligibility using FY25 data and financial statements. Four (4) pooled fringe rates were calculated for use by campus. The currently allowed pooled fringe rates are defined as follows:

Pool Number	Employee Type	Fringe Rate
1	Tenure-Track Faculty	20.56%
2	Civil Service, Administrative Professional, Non-Tenure Track Faculty	21.41%
3	Graduate Assistants, Students	0.76%
4	Extra-Help	7.70%

The allowable fringe rate will be based on employee classification for which salary/wages were earned.  The pooled fringe rates apply to wages in all non-exempt funds. Exceptions to charging fringe cannot be made.  Existing awards will be charged using pooled fringe rates developed by the University.

The pooled fringe rates were developed using industry best practices and have been reviewed by leaders in the Division of Finance and Planning and the Office of the Provost to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.

Inquiries and questions related to the fringe rates may be directed to Jason Wagoner, Senior Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.