In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Field Hockey program reported $61K in revenue and $914K in expenses, for a net deficit of $853K. Like most Group of Five Field Hockey programs, Appalachian State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 20 FBS programs reporting Field Hockey data, Appalachian State University ranks 17th overall in total expenses (7th of 10 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.7M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $50,419 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $6,810 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $4,012 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $333,268 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $264,284 |
| Team Travel | $115,298 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $51,914 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $50,560 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $36,213 |
| Game Expenses | $18,371 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $15,174 |
| Recruiting | $9,882 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $9,063 |
| Memberships and Dues | $7,973 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,341 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $507 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $61,241 | $913,848 | -$853K |
| FY2024 | $20,044 | $735,959 | -$716K |
| FY2023 | $24,959 | $878,246 | -$853K |
| FY2022 | $26,820 | $625,313 | -$598K |
| FY2021 | $12,192 | $611,283 | -$599K |
The field hockey program generated just $61K in FY2025 revenue — nearly all of it from contributions ($50K) — against $914K in expenses, resulting in an $853K deficit. Athletic student aid represented the program's single largest cost at $333K, accounting for more than a third of total spending. At $914K in total expenses, the program ranks 17th out of 20 FBS programs offering field hockey and sits 7th among the 10 Group of Five schools, spending well below the FBS average of $1.7M despite a notable year-over-year spending jump from $736K in FY2024.
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