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Tuition

$6,559

$18,607

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,744
Declined + 4,504
Total Received 12,248
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Public

15,712

undergraduate students

1,877

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

47%

53%

male

female

1  :  16

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
55%
400-499
11%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
38%
500-599
52%
400-499
6%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
2%
600-699
21%
500-599
55%
400-499
21%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
18%
24-29
53%
18-23
27%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
8%
24-29
65%
18-23
25%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
10%
24-29
73%
18-23
16%
12-17
1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/Marketing
  2. Education
  3. Social Sciences
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School Facts

Appalachian State University, founded in 1899, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Fine and Applied Arts, the School of Music, and the College of Health Sciences. Its campuses, totaling 1,300 acres, are located in Boone, NC, 95 miles from Winston-Salem.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 17,589
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy)
ACA (American Counseling Association)
ACSP (Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NAIT (National Association of Industrial Technology)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5010
ACT 3062

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Boone, NC

410-acre campus in Boone (population: 17,189), 90 miles from Winston-Salem. Major airports serve Charlotte and Greensboro (both 100 miles); buses serve Charlotte and Greensboro.

Appalachian State University
287 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
39%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
12 fraternities 7% of male students
 
9 sororities 11% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
21%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
90%
Bottom 1/2
10%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
55%
400-499
11%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
4%
600-699
38%
500-599
52%
400-499
6%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
2%
600-699
21%
500-599
55%
400-499
21%
300-399
1%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
18%
24-29
53%
18-23
27%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
8%
24-29
65%
18-23
25%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
10%
24-29
73%
18-23
16%
12-17
1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 15 (priority deadline)
March 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,744
Declined + 4,504
Total Received 12,248

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Admissions Contact

Lloyd Scott
Director of Admissions
P: 828 262-2120
F: 828 262-3296
admissions@appstate.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $3,542
Room 3,900
Board 1,790
Additional fees 2,317
Books & supplies 700
Total $12,249
Average Financial Aid - 9,104
Total with Avg. Aid $3,145

Financial Aid

70%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,104

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $16,090,235
State $13,204,530
Institutional $9,879,099
Other external $1,921,576
Total $41,095,440

Non-need-based

Federal $3,807
State $308,558
Institutional $1,058,065
Other external $955,351
Total $2,325,781

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 828 262-2190
F: 828 262-2585
financialaid@appstate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Esther Manogin
Director of Financial Aid
manoginem@appstate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Northern Pacific Field Hockey Conference
Mascot
Yosef the Mountaineer
School colors
black and gold

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Club Sports - Men's

Baseball, Climbing, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

Basketball, Climbing, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Capture The Flag, Corn Hole, Cross-Country, Dodgeball, Football, Golf, Knockout Soccer, Racquetball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Charlie Cobb (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Debbie Richardson (women's)
Senior Associate Athletics Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Anthropology
Appalachian Studies
Apparel/Textiles
Appropriate Technology
Art
Art Education
Art Management
Athletic Training
Basic Science
Biology
Biology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Biology/Pre-Professional
Biology/Secondary Education
Building Science
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Chemistry/Secondary Education
Child Development
Child Development Birth-Kindergarten
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical Psychology
College Student Development
Communication Disorders
Communication Organizational/Public
Communication Public Relations
Communication/Advertising
Communication/Electronic Media/Broadcasting
Communication/Journalism
Communication/Public Relations
Community/Regional Planning
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice/Criminology
Curriculum Specialist
Dance Studies
Economics
Education
Education Media
Educational Leadership
Educational Media
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
English
English Education
English/Secondary Education
Environment
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Family Consumer Sciences Secondary Education
Fermentation Science
Finance/Banking
Food/Nutrition
French
French Education
Geography
Geology
Geology/Secondary Education
Gerontology
Global Studies
Graphic Arts/Imaging Technology
Graphic Design
Health Care Management
Health Education/Secondary Education
Health Promotion
Higher Education Administration
Higher Education/Adult Education
Higher Education/Developmental Studies
Higher Education/Teaching
History
History of Education
History/Secondary Education
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Industrial Drafting/Design
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
International Business
K-12 Teaching
Library Science
Management
Marketing
Marriage/Family Therapy
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics/Secondary Education
Middle Grades Education
Music
Music Education
Music Industry Studies
Music Performance
Music Therapy
Nursing
Nursing/R.N. to B.S.N.
Nutrition
Philosophy/Religion
Physical Education Teacher Education
Physics
Physics/Secondary Education
Political Science
Psychology
Psychology/Experimental
Public Administration
Public History
Reading Education
Recreation Management
Risk Management/Insurance
Romance Languages
School Administration
School Counseling
School Psychology
Social Sciences Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Education
Special Education
Special Education/Teaching Parent Specialty
Speech-Language Pathology
Statistics
Studio Art
Sustainable Development
Teacher Education
Teaching Theatre Arts K-12
Technical Photography
Technology Education
Theatre Arts
Women's Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/Marketing
  2. Education
  3. Social Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology

17,589

total students

91%

9%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

89%

15,712
students

Female
53%
8,261

Male
47%
7,451

Graduate

11%

1,877
students

Female
70%
1,323

Male
30%
554

undergraduateFull-time

94%

14,837
students

Female
53%
7,740

Male
47%
7,097

undergraduatePart-time

6%

875
students

Female
60%
521

Male
40%
354

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
86%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

74%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 61
Countries most often represented Canada
China
France
India
Mexico
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Karen Binger
Assistant Director of Admissions
828 262-2120
bingerkn@appstate.edu

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