Appalachian State University (APP) Baseball Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Sun Belt · Data available: FY2021–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Baseball program reported $438K in revenue and $2.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.6M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $154K. Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Appalachian State University ranks 49th overall in total expenses (10th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$437,860
Total Expenses
$2,057,505
Net
-$1,619,645

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$153,680
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$149,749
Ticket Sales$70,433
In-Kind$22,003
Other Operating Revenue$20,470
Guarantees$13,915
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$7,610

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$511,701
Athletic Student Aid$498,681
Team Travel$424,575
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$244,902
Game Expenses$104,324
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$86,440
Recruiting$55,791
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$35,671
Other Operating Expenses$32,040
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$26,869
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$20,230
Severance Payments$12,012
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$3,102
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,017
Memberships and Dues$150
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$437,860$2,057,505-$1.6M
FY2024$270,965$1,865,725-$1.6M
FY2023$289,120$1,435,551-$1.1M
FY2022$182,856$1,135,722-$953K
FY2021$61,707$949,653-$888K

Appalachian State University Baseball — Financial Context

The Appalachian State baseball program operated at a $1.6 million deficit in FY2025, generating $438K in revenue — led by $154K in contributions — against $2.1 million in expenses, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $512K. Expenses have risen sharply over the past four years, nearly doubling from $1.1 million in FY2022 to $2.1 million in FY2025, though the program still ranks 49th out of 71 FBS schools by spending and sits well below the FBS average of $3.8 million. Among Group of Five programs specifically,

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Appalachian State University spend on Baseball?
Appalachian State University Baseball reported $2,057,505 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $511,701.
How does Appalachian State University Baseball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 71 FBS programs reporting Baseball data, Appalachian State University ranks 49th overall in total expenses (10th of 32 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $3.8M.
How is Appalachian State University Baseball funded?
Like most Group of Five Baseball programs, Appalachian State University funds Baseball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.