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Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a large, public institution located in Boone, nc. Founded in 1899, Appalachian State University offers undergraduate degrees in 147 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 18,467 undergraduates
cost $7,450 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Appalachian State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 83.1%
SAT score average 1187
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Appalachian State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Public Policy and Administration
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Design and Applied Arts
Marketing
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,582
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,870
Cost of attendance* $22,702
Average financial aid package $10,849
Estimated cost $11,853 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,454
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,582
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,870
Cost of attendance* $38,706
Average financial aid package $10,849
Estimated cost $27,857 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Appalachian State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,467, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

21,253

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
77%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Appalachian State University, students love their Student Yosef Club, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608
phone 828-262-2000
address www.appstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student yosef club

Hiking club

Appalachian educators

Watauga humane society club

Appalachian state gardening club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Appalachian State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Appalachian State University?

Appalachian State University is located in Boone, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University? 

The acceptance rate for Appalachian State University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Appalachian State University?

The average high school GPA for Appalachian State University students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Appalachian State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Appalachian State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $90,808.

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