Top reasons you should go to App State

Investment in your future
You deserve a great return. How much does it cost to attend App State? Less than you might think.

Commitment to sustainability 
Are you the kind of student who desires a deep and lasting understanding of sustainability? Our commitment to research, creativity, innovation, and practice is making a difference now and for our future.

Find your community
Are you the kind of student who seeks learning beyond the classroom? Get involved and look for opportunities to explore your passions, develop valuable leadership skills, and create lifelong bonds and friendships.

Challenging and supportive academic environment
Are you the kind of student who enjoys the challenges of “discovering why”? From the moment you begin your Appalachian education, you’ll be expected to develop as a critical and creative thinker, an effective communicator, and an inquisitive local-to-global learner. Our faculty value the importance of thoughtfully considering context and will support your ambitions.

Opportunities to explore the world, abroad or at home
Are you the kind of student who aspires to lead a purposeful life as a global citizen? Through study abroad trips, international studies courses, relationships with scholars from around the world, and collaborative research abroad, you’ll have opportunities to engage in experiences that will increase your knowledge of global issues, regions, and cultures.