Appalachian State University (APP) Volleyball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Volleyball program reported $54K in revenue and $969K in expenses, for a net deficit of $915K. Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Appalachian State University generates minimal direct revenue and is funded primarily through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Appalachian State University ranks 71st overall in total expenses (30th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$53,939
Total Expenses
$969,394
Net
-$915,455

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Other Operating Revenue$21,545
Ticket Sales$16,294
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$10,481
Contributions$5,619

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$301,574
Athletic Student Aid$300,194
Team Travel$148,839
Game Expenses$74,770
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$32,545
Recruiting$27,465
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$23,703
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$16,149
Guarantees$12,000
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$11,648
Other Operating Expenses$9,814
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$7,972
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$1,002
Memberships and Dues$869
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$850
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$53,939$969,394-$915K
FY2024$125,067$1,083,850-$959K
FY2023$35,560$879,992-$844K
FY2022$49,822$827,356-$778K
FY2021$4,827$677,103-$672K

Appalachian State University Volleyball — Financial Context

Appalachian State's volleyball program operated at a $915K deficit in FY2025, generating just $54K in revenue — led by $22K in other operating revenue — against $969K in expenses. At $969K total, the program ranks 71st out of 76 FBS programs by spending, sitting well below the FBS average of $2.4M, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest cost at $302K. Expenses have fluctuated over the past five years, climbing from $677K in FY2021 to a peak of $1.1M in FY2024 before pulling back modestly to $969K in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Appalachian State University spend on Volleyball?
Appalachian State University Volleyball reported $969,394 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $301,574.
How does Appalachian State University Volleyball spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Volleyball data, Appalachian State University ranks 71st overall in total expenses (30th of 35 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.4M.
How is Appalachian State University Volleyball funded?
Like most Group of Five Volleyball programs, Appalachian State University funds Volleyball primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.