Appalachian State University (APP) Field Hockey Financial Data

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

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.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$61,241
Total Expenses
$913,848
Net
-$852,607

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$50,419
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$6,810
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$4,012

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
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$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

Appalachian State University Field Hockey — Financial Context

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Appalachian State University spend on Field Hockey?
Appalachian State University Field Hockey reported $913,848 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $333,268.
How does Appalachian State University Field Hockey spending compare to other FBS programs?
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.
How is Appalachian State University Field Hockey funded?
Like most Group of Five Field Hockey programs, Appalachian State University funds Field Hockey primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.