Appalachian State University (APP) Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Football program reported $9.9M in revenue and $15.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.8M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt. Financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$9,923,002
Total Expenses
$15,673,553
Net
-$5,750,551

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$5,909,334
Guarantees$1,855,761
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,304,035
Contributions$661,983
In-Kind$130,206
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$57,401
Other Operating Revenue$4,282

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,500,474
Athletic Student Aid$2,634,007
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,781,079
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,635,531
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,475,699
Game Expenses$1,184,205
Team Travel$1,030,114
Severance Payments$823,602
Recruiting$659,423
Guarantees$300,000
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$218,314
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$143,657
Other Operating Expenses$119,673
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$113,785
Medical Expenses and Insurance$39,418
Spirit Groups$9,622
Memberships and Dues$4,950
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$9,923,002$15,673,553-$5.8M
FY2024$10,480,103$16,206,106-$5.7M
FY2023$10,160,685$13,616,432-$3.5M
FY2022$8,565,136$11,995,591-$3.4M
FY2021$1,652,900$9,785,359-$8.1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Appalachian State University spend on Football?
Appalachian State University Football reported $15,673,553 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Appalachian State University Football generate?
Appalachian State University Football reported $9,923,002 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Appalachian State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Appalachian State University Football reported a net deficit of $5.8M.