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Appalachian State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 242nd overall and 7th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
90.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,281 |
| Admission
Success rate |
69% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1220 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
84% / 100% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
15,117 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Appalachian State University?
Ranks 1346th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,221 | $2,221 | $11,963 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,020 | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $175 | $175 | $833 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,593 | $2,593 | $12,176 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $290 | $290 | $1,230 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,281 | $13,281 | $23,023 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $4,841 | $4,841 | $14,583 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,841 | $4,841 | $14,583 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,435  $4,241 |
$3,435  $4,241 |
$13,178  $13,983 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500  $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,360  $5,990 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,200  $2,450 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 10,419 (4,891 male / 5,528 female) |
| Admitted | 7,145 (3,258 male / 3,887 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,716 (1,308 male / 1,408 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,711 (1,306 male / 1,405 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 5 (2 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 15,117 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Appalachian State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Appalachian State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southern Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southern Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southern Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southern Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 506th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 18% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 414th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 100% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 510 / 600 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1040 / 1220 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,008 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,250 |
| Board Fee | $2,740 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Appalachian State University Ranks 3393rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,642 | 396 |  16% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,496 | 665 |  26% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,346 | 790 |  31% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,414 | 1,033 |  41% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,574 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Appalachian State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 36 | 30 | 66 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 246 | 270 | 516 |
Hispanic | 117 | 136 | 253 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 100 | 176 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 | 23 | 49 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,496 | 7,108 | 13,604 |
Race Unknown | 224 | 229 | 453 |
| Total | 7,221 | 7,896 | 15,117 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Appalachian State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 51 | 40 | 91 |
Hispanic | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 11 | 21 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 3 | 11 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,087 | 1,293 | 2,380 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,174 | 1,370 | 2,544 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Appalachian State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 216 | 228 | |
| 60 | 108 | 168 | |
| 105 | 22 | 127 | |
| 79 | 35 | 114 | |
| 25 | 73 | 98 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Appalachian State University Ranks 742nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $65,195 ($69,503 male / $59,506 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 710 (404 male / 306 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 23 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 31 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $11,613,310 |
Appalachian State University Summary
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Appalachian State University is a public university located in Boone, North Carolina and the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system. Appalachian State University began in the summer of 1899 when a group of citizens of Watauga County, NC, under the leadership of D.D. Four years later, in 1929, the Legislature again changed the name to Appalachian State Teachers College, increased the appropriation for the maintenance and authorized the College to confer “such degrees as are usually conferred by American Colleges.” Following the accession the college property had reached a value of more than $2,000,000. This change led to a more appropriate name for the school in 1967, Appalachian State University. In 1972 Appalachian State became part of the University of North Carolina system. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University has the highest elevation of any university in the United States east of the Mississippi River, at an elevation of 3,333 feet (1,106 meters) above sea level. The university’s main campus is in downtown Boone, a town that supports a population of 14,900, compared to a total ASU enrollment of 15,117 students (Fall 2006). At the north end of campus, Bodenheimer Drive crosses over River Street and leads to the Appalachian Heights (an apartment-style residence hall open only to upperclassmen), Mountaineer Apartments (housing for non-traditional students), the Chancellor’s House, and the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. The Library holds varying collections, including the university’s archives, an Instructional Materials Center for teachers, and the W.L Eury Appalachian Collection for regional studies. The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, located on the edge of main campus, is the university’s visual art center. A Board of Directors elected by the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors establishes broad, university policy but delegates daily operation of Appalchian State to a chancellor. These administrative offices are advised by several university committees on the needs of campus constituents, as represented by a Faculty Senate, Staff Council and Student Government Association. The university publishes or holds copyrights to several periodicals, including: The University’s faculty contribute to a variety of peer reviewed journals as listed by the Belk Library’s faculty publications database, and members of its Department of Physics and Astronomy serve as editors for the nationally distinguished journal The Physics Teacher. Appalachian State’s primary football rival is Western Carolina University, whom they play annually for the Old Mountain Jug. ASU has also developed intense rivalries with Furman University and Georgia Southern University. Appalachian State won the Division I-AA National Football Championship over the University of Northern Iowa 21-16 on December 16, 2005. On December 15, 2006 Appalachian defeated the University of Massachusetts 28-17 to claim the Division I FCS National Championship, their second consecutive NCAA national title. In 2007, the Appalachian State football team will play their season opener at the University of Michigan, which will be the most-attended ASU football game in history, assuming that Michigan continues their streak of 200 consecutive games with attendance of at least 100,000 fans. Cherished Vision Cherished Vision of the Southland Alma Mater in the Hills Let us point our minds to wisdom Til the truth our spirit thrills Appalachian Alma Mater, through our heart the joy and pride Lead us ever, lead us onward Vanguard of the heroes’ side Audio Link An Appalachian Summer Festival, hosted by the university, has been named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society for more than a decade.
Appalachian State University History
Appalachian State University is a rural university located in Boone, North Carolina. There are no other branch campuses; Appalachian State itself is a “member institution” of the University of North Carolina, having been so since 1971. Appalachian State University was founded in 1899 as a normal school that evolved into a teacher’s college, became a 4-year school in 1929, and received university status in 1967. Prior to becoming a university, it had a small graduate program that started in 1948. The University now awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Appalachian State University defines its mission as one of “the practice and propagation of scholarship. . . through instruction, but also through the research, creative, and service activities of the University.” The University mission statement also speaks of a commitment to Appalachian culture and protection of the environment, both of which are reflected in course offerings.
ASU was founded as Wautaga University in 1899 with only 53 students enrolled. The school was granted four-year status in 1929 and received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1939. The greatest expansion came during the 50s and 60s when dozens of buildings were construction and enrollment grew steadily. The University has grown steadily ever since.
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Appalachian State University Academics
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Reich College of Education, the Walker College of Business, and the College of Fine and Applied Arts (which includes the Hayes School of Music). The graduate program offers degrees in all four colleges. Additional special programs on the undergraduate level include an honors program, the small interdisciplinary residential Watauga College program, and an interdisciplinary program on sustainable development.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in 91 different disciplines, including common fields in the humanities and sciences (anthropology, biology, English, foreign languages, and so on); interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in fields as diverse as Appalachian studies, urban studies, various international studies, and sustainable development; and programs in business, technology, the arts, and education, such as accounting, marketing, communication, exercise, special education, and child development. A certain number of core courses are required for all students.
Master’s degrees are awarded in many different programs, including Appalachian studies, various humanities and sciences, sociology, business, education, human development, reading, technology, health, and music. The business program includes an MBA. The school awards one doctoral degree, an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
Appalachian State University also offers graduate certificates in addictions counseling, educational media, expressive arts therapy, finance, gerontology, information systems, and media literacy.
ASU offers over 100 majors through the College of Arts and Sciences, Reich College of Education, Walker College of Business, College of Fine and Applied Arts, and the Hayes School of Music. Freshmen may choose to join one of a number of learning communities on campus that are tailored to specific interests or academic fields and encourage students to pursue discussion and collaboration during their academic career. Freshmen also enroll in the Freshman Seminar, which is an introductory course for the college lifestyle.
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Appalachian State University Unique Programs
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics offers incoming freshman an on-campus learning experience to bring them “up to speed” in preparation for the academic life. Students reside on campus and have the opportunity to participate in a number of academic and research activities.
Watauga College is a residential academic community, housed in the University’s most luxurious and newest residence, where freshmen are encouraged to learn and debate with one another while living the epitome of the examined life.
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Appalachian State University Financial Aid
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $1896 per semester in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. There are a number of different scholarships, including those based both in need and in academic merit.
In order to qualify for aid, students must meet specific criteria, including Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The ASU website provides a free calculator for determining exactly what EFC will be and whether it meets federally regulated standards. ASU requires that students file a FAFSA in order to be considered for aid. Independent students (younger than 22 years-old, married, have children, orphans, etc.) can expect to be asked for documentation of their independent status.
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Appalachian State University Students
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Appalachian State University has the Appalachian Cultural Museum, a butterfly garden and wildflower garden, an art gallery, and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.
The Appalachian State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. The library includes the W. L. Eury Appalachian collection, which includes maps, genealogy, films, books, and periodicals. It also includes audio tapes and census materials. The Cultural Museum has its own collection of children’s literature illustrations.
Appalachian State is home to nearly 15,000 students, including off-campus students. The campus includes 340 acres, the main campus occupying 250 acres. There are 17 dormitories, three dining halls, 15 academic buildings, and numerous recreational facilities. Appalachian has received the Noel-Levitz Retention Excellence Award from the Noel-Levitz consulting firm for its efforts to keep student retention high. Those efforts include providing the most pleasant, comfortable academic environment for all students.
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Appalachian State University Local Community
The town of Boone, which has approximately 14,000 residents, is located in rural, mountainous, northwestern North Carolina. Students attending Appalachian State will not find a wide range of services and shops such as are available in a metropolitan area. They will instead find easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway and other natural areas.
Boone, North Carolina offers scenic views and comfortable natural environments. It is home to some historic sites, including some of the country’s oldest general stores, as well as Appalachian and North Carolina cultural museums. Boone offers access to skiing, fishing, and an enormous amount of hiking facilities. There are also a good number of natural parks to enjoy.
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11 months ago
kelsy kelsygoode ((at)) yahoo dot com
I loved the win against Western! I sat out there freezing to see it!
about 1 year ago
Isaac is76550 ((at)) appstate dot edu
Well thank you for the win and it was quite amazing for us too, we have all sorts of tee shirts celebrating the win and as a student here we love to hear about or fans from other places and we hope you cheer us on for a 4th straight national title! And thanks again for the support.
over 2 years ago
Sheri Scott sheri_s ((at)) treca dot org
Congrats on a great win! We Buckeyes salute you! Hope you have a successful rest of the season. Where can we buy t-shirts??
over 2 years ago
linda donahue lindad ((at)) watchtv dot net
Hope this comment finds its way to the football team. Your football team has a new fan, ME! I will be cheering you the rest of the season. By beating Michigan, or "that team up North" as we refer to them here in Ohio, you have won me over. Congratulations on a job well done. Way to go!!
over 2 years ago
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