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    Appalachian State University

    Boone, NC · South

    Acceptance rate
    90.1%
    SAT mid-50
    1120-1280
    Cost after aid
    $16,836
    Graduation rate
    75%

    What Appalachian State University says matters

    How Appalachian State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    90%
    22,188 of 24,614
    Yield
    18%
    4,038 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1140-1270
    ACT mid-50
    21-27
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    89%9,155 of 10,340
    Women
    91%13,033 of 14,274

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Standardized test scores
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Considered

    • Application essay
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation

    Not considered

    • Recommendations
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Appalachian State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission141

    Entrance Exams

    SAT
    Yes
    ACT
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_RFS

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    10,340
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    14,274
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    9,155
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    13,033
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,769
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    6
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    2,254
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    9
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    24,614
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    22,188
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    4,038
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    16,823
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    14,918
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    3,473
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    7,185
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    6,750
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    529
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    606
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    520
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    36
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    1,391
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    566
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    547

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    15
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    1
    History
    1

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Very Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Important
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Important
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Important
    Work experience
    Important
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Important

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.088
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.228
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,140
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,200
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,270
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    570
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    610
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    660
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    354
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    550
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    620
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    19%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    26%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    20%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    27%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    12.15
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    48.31
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    33.05
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    5.36
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    1.13
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    5.37
    SAT Math: 600-699
    38.98
    SAT Math: 500-599
    49.15
    SAT Math: 400-499
    5.09
    SAT Math: 300-399
    1.41
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    5.37
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    45.76
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    44.07
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    4.24
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    .56
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    11.29
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    45.6
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    35.72
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    7.28
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    .11
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Math: 30-36
    5.97
    ACT Math: 24-29
    39.85
    ACT Math: 18-23
    36.48
    ACT Math: 12-17
    17.59
    ACT Math: 6-11
    .11
    ACT Math: Below 6
    0
    ACT English: 30-36
    15.85
    ACT English: 24-29
    33.12
    ACT English: 18-23
    36.7
    ACT English: 12-17
    12.92
    ACT English: 6-11
    1.41
    ACT English: Below 6
    0
    ACT Science: 30-36
    12.94
    ACT Science: 24-29
    41.89
    ACT Science: 18-23
    37.83
    ACT Science: 12-17
    6.91
    ACT Science: 6-11
    .43
    ACT Science: Below 6
    0
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    34.1
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    30.48
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    28.62
    ACT Reading: 12-17
    6.36
    ACT Reading: 6-11
    .44
    ACT Reading: Below 6
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    11%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    34%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    72%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    28%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    .05
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    82%
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.84
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Amount of application fee:
    65
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Transfer Admission21

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    1,371
    Women
    1,887
    Total
    3,258
    Men
    1,240
    Women
    1,647
    Total
    2,887
    Men
    632
    Women
    730
    Total
    1,362

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    Summer
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Recommended for Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Recommended for Some
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Recommended for Some
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.3
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Special Population: Military applicants must provide a joint Services Transcript or Comm College of the Air Force transcript, as well as a DD214 or Leave and Earnings Statement.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://transfer.appstate.edu/prospective-students/transferring-credits/military-credit
    Academic Offerings and Policies23

    Special Study Options

    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    Yes
    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Liberal arts/career combination
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    Computer literacy
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    Foreign languages
    Yes
    History
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life40

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    14%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    10%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    11%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    96%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    4.2%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    .3
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    9.7%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    9.4%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    9.9%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    31%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    69%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    7.1%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18.1
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18.1
    Average age of full-time students
    20.33
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20.79

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Marching band
    Yes
    Model UN
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Opera
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes
    Television station
    Yes

    Housing

    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Living Learning Communities
    Yes
    Annual Expenses30

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.appstate.edu/npc/

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    4242
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4242
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    21875
    Tuition: In-district
    4242
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4242
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    21875

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    3337
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7240
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5628
    Required Fees:
    3337
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7240
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5628

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    800
    Transportation:
    1100
    Other expenses:
    2816
    Books and supplies:
    800
    Food only:
    5628
    Transportation
    1100
    Other expenses:
    2816
    Books and supplies:
    800
    Housing only:
    8800
    Food only:
    5628
    Transportation:
    1100
    Other expenses:
    2816

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-district:
    176.75
    In-state (out-of-district):
    176.75
    Out-of-state:
    911.46
    NONRESIDENTS:
    911.46
    Financial Aid99

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    453
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,419
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    71
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    11,280

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    29526637
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    14148673
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    16586585
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    3309102
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    63570997
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    38234416
    Federal Work-Study
    618762
    Total Self-Help
    38853178
    Parent Loans
    6983272
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    40691
    Athletic Awards
    1511162

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    45162
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1200850
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    3198028
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2779408
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    7223448
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    28207759
    Total Self-Help
    28207759
    Parent Loans
    11460736
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    62417
    Athletic Awards
    3914867

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,496
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,019
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,864
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,513
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,244
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    79
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    93
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    54%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    10203
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9608
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3269
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3442
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    11,989
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    8,350
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    7,856
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    6,192
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    5,232
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    257
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    311
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    55%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    10801
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    10132
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3989
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4250
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    621
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    513
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    476
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    398
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    254
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    7
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    40%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6867
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5895
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3445
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3818

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    2,868

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,419
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,374
    D. State loan programs.
    11
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    287
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    49
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    48
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    10
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    24172
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    18782
    D. State loan programs.
    12805
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    29106

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    34
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    17,058
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    579,960

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    Yes

    Financial Aid Reply

    or within____weeks of notification.
    3

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Yes
    Job skills
    Yes
    ROTC
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Yes
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred41

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    .21
    Natural resources and conservation
    2.83
    Architecture
    .13
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    .13
    Communication/journalism
    7.34
    Communication technologies
    .34
    Computer and information sciences
    1.98
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    8.5
    Engineering
    0
    Engineering technologies
    1.03
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    .62
    Family and consumer sciences
    1.16
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    2.03
    Liberal arts/general studies
    .48
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    8.91
    Mathematics and statistics
    .68
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    .16
    Parks and recreation
    3.05
    Philosophy and religious studies
    .46
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    2.42
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    8.27
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    2.44
    Public administration and social services
    2.16
    Social sciences
    4.33
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    5.58
    Health professions and related programs
    7.73
    Business/marketing
    25.98
    History
    1.05
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence122

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1,769
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    2,254
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    581
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    472
    All other degree-seeking: men
    5,772
    All other degree-seeking: women
    7,250
    Total degree-seeking: men
    8,122
    Total degree-seeking: women
    9,976
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    22
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    26
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    8,144
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    10,002
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    6
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    9
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    22
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    22
    All other degree-seeking: men
    534
    All other degree-seeking: women
    753
    Total degree-seeking: men
    562
    Total degree-seeking: women
    784
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    36
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    32
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    598
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    816
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    176
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    373
    All other degree-seeking: men
    127
    All other degree-seeking: women
    241
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    8
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    21
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    93
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    314
    All other degree-seeking: men
    177
    All other degree-seeking: women
    455
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    6
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    19
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    276
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    788
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    19,560
    Total all graduate
    2,010
    Grand Total All Students
    21,570

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    311
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    635
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    TOTAL
    0
    TOTAL
    0
    TOTAL
    0

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    63
    Bachelor's degrees
    4,276
    Postbachelor's certificates
    159
    Master's degrees
    726
    Post-Master's certificates
    26
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    20

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    937
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    553
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,950
    Total
    3,440
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    937
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    553
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,950
    Total
    3,440
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    495
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    333
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,192
    Total
    2,020
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    115
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    71
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    287
    Total
    473
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    20
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    10
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    41
    Total
    71
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    630
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    414
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,520
    Total
    2,564
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    .6724
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    .7486
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    .7795
    Total
    .7453
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    873
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    644
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,785
    Total
    3,302
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    873
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    644
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,785
    Total
    3,302
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    446
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    379
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,092
    Total
    1,917
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    111
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    89
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    231
    Total
    431
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    22
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    13
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    31
    Total
    66
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    579
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    481
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,354
    Total
    2,414
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    .6632
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    .7469
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    .7585
    Total
    .7311
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,120
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    99
    C. Total number who are women
    576
    D. Total number who are men
    544
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    58
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    873
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    225
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    401
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    20
    C. Total number who are women
    236
    D. Total number who are men
    165
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    4
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    121
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    219
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    56
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    3
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,521
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    119
    C. Total number who are women
    812
    D. Total number who are men
    709
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    62
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    994
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    444
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    78
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    3
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    19,918
    and ____ faculty
    1,254

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    402
    10-19
    1,078
    20-29
    1,168
    30-39
    521
    40-49
    200
    50-99
    208
    100+
    44
    Total
    3,621
    2-9
    48
    10-19
    156
    20-29
    219
    30-39
    19
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    3
    100+
    0
    Total
    445
    Source: Appalachian State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Appalachian State University

    Appalachian State University is a mid-sized public university in Boone, NC, in a city setting.

    What Appalachian State University looks for

    Appalachian State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Appalachian State University?

      Appalachian State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1120 to 1280. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Appalachian State University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 27. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?

      Appalachian State University admits roughly 90% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Appalachian State University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $16,836 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Appalachian State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Appalachian State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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