Appalachian State University (APP) Soccer Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Soccer program reported $64K in revenue and $1.2M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.1M. Like most Group of Five Soccer programs, Appalachian State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Appalachian State University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (26th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$64,137
Total Expenses
$1,205,366
Net
-$1,141,229

This is a data snapshot. The interactive explorer lets you filter by sport, compare schools, and dig into multi-year trends.

Open Interactive Explorer →

FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$35,434
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$13,455
Guarantees$7,000
Other Operating Revenue$6,800
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$1,448

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$397,133
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$313,616
Team Travel$250,288
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$80,001
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$38,869
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$34,285
Recruiting$27,189
Game Expenses$19,397
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$16,441
Other Operating Expenses$13,015
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$9,225
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$3,879
Medical Expenses and Insurance$901
Memberships and Dues$598
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$529
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$64,137$1,205,366-$1.1M
FY2024$29,779$1,076,729-$1.0M
FY2023$33,070$1,024,103-$991K
FY2022$105,296$791,725-$686K
FY2021$36,684$613,843-$577K

Appalachian State University Soccer — Financial Context

The Appalachian State soccer program generated just $64K in revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the majority at $35K, resulting in a $1.1M deficit against $1.2M in expenses. Those expenses ranked 68th among 78 FBS programs and sat well below the FBS average of $2.9M, though costs have been climbing steadily — nearly doubling from $614K in FY2021 to $1.2M in FY2025. Athletic student aid represents the program's single largest expense at $397K, comprising roughly a third of total spending.

Other Sports at Appalachian State University

Football · Men's Basketball · Women's Basketball · Baseball · Volleyball · Softball · Tennis · Golf · Wrestling · Field Hockey · Track and Field

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Appalachian State University spend on Soccer?
Appalachian State University Soccer reported $1,205,366 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Athletic Student Aid at $397,133.
How does Appalachian State University Soccer spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Soccer data, Appalachian State University ranks 68th overall in total expenses (26th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.9M.
How is Appalachian State University Soccer funded?
Like most Group of Five Soccer programs, Appalachian State University funds Soccer primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.