In fiscal year 2025, Appalachian State University (APP)'s Wrestling program reported $274K in revenue and $1.5M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $176K. Among the 28 FBS programs reporting Wrestling data, Appalachian State University ranks 22nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 8 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $2.7M. Appalachian State University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2021 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $176,356 |
| Ticket Sales | $34,765 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $20,544 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $18,418 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $16,393 |
| NCAA Distributions | $7,746 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $482,966 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $359,513 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $297,334 |
| Team Travel | $72,791 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $53,389 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $51,156 |
| Game Expenses | $33,493 |
| Recruiting | $25,966 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $21,966 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $21,130 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $18,670 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $8,050 |
| Memberships and Dues | $8,035 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $4,868 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,846 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $422 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $274,222 | $1,461,595 | -$1.2M |
| FY2024 | $185,905 | $911,655 | -$726K |
| FY2023 | $146,749 | $842,593 | -$696K |
| FY2022 | $93,749 | $655,075 | -$561K |
| FY2021 | $46,340 | $496,280 | -$450K |
Appalachian State's wrestling program operated at a $1.2M deficit in FY2025, generating $274K in revenue — led by $176K in contributions — against $1.5M in expenses, with facilities maintenance and operations representing the single largest cost at $483K. While the program's $1.5M expense total ranks 22nd among the 28 FBS wrestling programs and sits well below the $2.7M FBS average, spending has surged dramatically from just $496K in FY2021, tripling over four years. Among Group of Five programs offering wrestling, App State ranks 2nd in expenses, signaling a notable institutional investment relative to its peers.
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