In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Tennis program reported $95K in revenue and $576K in expenses, for a net deficit of $481K. Like most Group of Five Tennis programs, Appalachian State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 73 FBS programs reporting Tennis data, Appalachian State University ranks 69th overall in total expenses (27th of 31 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $1.8M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $50,000 |
| Contributions | $20,151 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $19,754 |
| NCAA Distributions | $4,570 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $61 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $188,250 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $157,120 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $84,372 |
| Team Travel | $60,664 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $37,663 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $10,539 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $10,260 |
| Game Expenses | $9,328 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $5,354 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $3,863 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $3,105 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $2,000 |
| Recruiting | $952 |
| Memberships and Dues | $900 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $556 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $431 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $160 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $94,536 | $575,517 | -$481K |
| FY2024 | $105,706 | $448,662 | -$343K |
| FY2023 | $71,302 | $464,998 | -$394K |
| FY2022 | $60,172 | $332,225 | -$272K |
| FY2021 | $11,519 | $398,075 | -$387K |
The tennis program generated $95K in revenue in FY2025, with $50K coming from direct state or government support, while expenses reached $576K — producing a $481K deficit. At $576K in total spending, the program ranks 69th out of 73 FBS programs by expenses and falls well below the FBS average of $1.8M, reflecting one of the smallest tennis budgets in the division. Expenses have risen sharply from $332K in FY2022, representing a 73% increase over four years despite the program remaining among the lowest-funded in Group of Five tennis.
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