by our College Data Analytics TeamOn this page, we take a look at the Appalachian State University sports programs, including information about the teams and their performance. Appalachian State is classified as NCAA Division I-FBS and is a member of Sun Belt Conference.
A total of 508 student athletes participate in varsity sports at the school, 285 of whom are male and 223 are female. Athletic scholarships are offered at Appalachian State and the average amount is about $14,299 per athlete. Divided by gender, men’s athletic aid totaled $4,536,703 and women’s totaled $2,726,957.
At 14 head coaches at Appalachian State, 6 of whom lead men’s teams and 8 of whom head up women’s teams. On average, the men’s team head coaches earn about $419,221 per year while the women’s team head coaches make around $134,287.
In addition, there are 43 assistant coaches at Appalachian State, 25 assigned to men’s teams and 18 assigned to women’s teams. These assistants earn about $165,776 per year on the men’s side and $65,038 on the women’s side.
As reported to the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics survey, Appalachian State reported $44,964,352 in total athletics revenue and $44,964,352 in total expenses.
In addition to giving other data about the sports below, we try to include Appalachian State rankings when the school made it to one of our Best Schools for a Sport lists. The top spots on College Factual’s sports rankings are reserved for those schools that excel in both athletics and academics.
The roster lists 39 members of the Appalachian State men’s baseball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Kermit Smith. Men’s baseball is part of Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 982 and a Graduation Success Rate of 84%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State men’s baseball program generated $1,860,111 in revenue and spent $1,860,111 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 17 members of the Appalachian State men’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Dustin Kerns. Men’s basketball competes in Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 953 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State men’s basketball program made $2,450,811 in revenue and paid out $2,450,811 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 15 members of the Appalachian State women’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Alaura Sharp. Women’s basketball is part of Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State women’s basketball program brought in $1,784,640 in revenue and spent $1,784,640 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The team has 25 players on the Appalachian State women’s field hockey team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Emily Dinsmore. Women’s field hockey is part of Division I as a member of Mid-American Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 987 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State women’s field hockey program made $777,444 in revenue and paid out $777,444 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 122 members of the Appalachian State men’s football team, led by 1 head coach and 10 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Dowell Loggains. Men’s football is part of FBS as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 969 and a Graduation Success Rate of 87%.
On the money side of things, the Appalachian State men’s football program generated $13,288,981 in revenue and spent $13,288,981 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 12 athletes on the Appalachian State men’s golf team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The team is coached by John Cole. Men’s golf competes in Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 75%.
Financially, the Appalachian State men’s golf program made $412,185 in revenue and paid out $412,185 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
There are 6 athletes on the Appalachian State women’s golf team, led by 1 head coach. The team is coached by Chan Metts. Women’s golf competes in Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 981 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Appalachian State women’s golf program brought in $265,381 in revenue and paid out $265,381 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 28 members of the Appalachian State women’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Aimee Haywood. Women’s soccer is part of Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 985 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State women’s soccer program brought in $1,102,269 in revenue and paid out $1,102,269 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The roster lists 25 athletes on the Appalachian State women’s softball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Whitney Jones. Women’s softball competes in Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994 and a Graduation Success Rate of 93%.
Financially, the Appalachian State women’s softball program brought in $1,103,091 in revenue and paid out $1,103,091 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
There are 9 members of the Appalachian State women’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The team is coached by Hannah Fetters. Women’s tennis competes in Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State women’s tennis program made $459,922 in revenue and spent $459,922 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 63 players on the Appalachian State men’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches.
Financially, the Appalachian State men’s track & field & cross country program made $959,786 in revenue and paid out $959,786 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
There are 100 athletes on the Appalachian State women’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches.
On the money side of things, the Appalachian State women’s track & field & cross country program generated $1,290,431 in revenue and paid out $1,290,431 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
There are 15 members of the Appalachian State women’s volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Chad Sutton. Women’s volleyball is part of Division I as a member of Sun Belt Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 995 and a Graduation Success Rate of 90%.
On the money side of things, the Appalachian State women’s volleyball program made $897,604 in revenue and spent $897,604 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The roster lists 32 players on the Appalachian State men’s wrestling team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is John Mark Bentley. Men’s wrestling plays in Division I as a member of Southern Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978 and a Graduation Success Rate of 92%.
When it comes to the budget, the Appalachian State men’s wrestling program generated $904,726 in revenue and paid out $904,726 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
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