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Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
p. 828-262-2000
Boone, NC 28608
p. 828-262-2000
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Appalachian State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 299th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 12,738 |
| Total Enrollment | 14,653 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
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 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Appalachian State University?
Ranks 1275th 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 | $1,802 | $1,802 | $1,802 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $141 | $141 | $471 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,593 | $2,593 | $12,176 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $217 | $217 | $687 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $12,573 | $12,573 | $22,315 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,173 | $13,173 | $22,915 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,373 | $7,373 | $17,115 |
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 | $3,199  $4,023 |
$3,199  $4,023 |
$12,641  $13,765 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500  $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,360  $5,650 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,200  $2,300 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,500  $5,800 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,600  $2,750 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,600  $2,750 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 9,923 (4,796 male / 5,127 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 6,832 (3,146 male / 3,686 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,543 (1,274 male / 1,269 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,541 (1,274 male / 1,267 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
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
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Southern Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Southern Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Southern Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Southern Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Appalachian State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 492nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 19% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 427th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 100% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 510 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 610 |
| 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 | 5,070 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,100 |
| Board Fee | $2,660 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,741 | 385 |  15% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,274 | 536 |  21% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,754 | 913 |  36% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,506 | 907 |  36% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,418 |  56% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Appalachian State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 28 | 29 | 57 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 251 | 264 | 515 |
Hispanic | 103 | 123 | 226 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 90 | 153 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 31 | 24 | 55 |
White Non-Hispanic | 6,378 | 6,935 | 13,313 |
Race Unknown | 161 | 173 | 334 |
| Total | 7,015 | 7,638 | 14,653 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Appalachian State University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $60,808 ($64,682 male / $55,543 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 703 (405 male / 298 female) |
| Total Benefits | $10,489,926 |
Appalachian State University Summary
Appalachian State University is a public university located in Boone, North