School Information

72.8
Total Cost $14,391
Total Enrollment 16,968
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Appalachian State University

http://www.appstate.edu/
Boone, North Carolina 28608
(828) 262-2000

Appalachian State University is a public comprehensive university, offering a wide variety of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and intermediate levels as well as the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. With a distinctively residential campus and a faculty and staff characterized by high quality and broad diversity of professional skills, Appalachian takes as its mission the practice and propagation of scholarship. This is accomplished particularly through instruction, but also through the research, creative, and service activities of the university community. Appalachian is committed to excellence in its undergraduate and graduate educational programs, while continuing to serve as a center of ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Appalachian State University, 56.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 41.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,153), and 42% receive loans ($5,382 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,400.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Appalachian State University is $8,323 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Appalachian State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,491
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,112
Tuition Graduate in State $2,779
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,193
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,391
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,012
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 13,182 people applied to Appalachian State University. Of the applicants, 58.0% were admitted (57.0% male & 59.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (39.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 14,872 undergraduate students at Appalachian State University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 2,096 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     63.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline December 1
Admissions Office Phone (828) 262-2120
Admissions Office Email admissions@appstate.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions 287 Rivers Street, Suite A A.S.U. Box 32004 Boone, NC, 28608
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.admissions.appstate.edu/transfer-students
Admissions Website http://www.appstate.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1537
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Appalachian State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Appalachian State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Appalachian State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 7
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 7
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 4 11
Area Studies, Other 0 1 11
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 3
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 77 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41 8
Ecology 36
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 5 564 64
Accounting 91 36
Actuarial Science 4
Business Administration and Management, General 135 28
Business/Managerial Economics 0
Construction Management 64
Finance, General 105
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 17
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 5
Insurance 10
International Business/Trade/Commerce 23
Management Information Systems, General 0 45
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 70
Communication, journalism, and related programs 229
Advertising 71
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
Journalism 38
Public Relations/Image Management 70
Radio and Television 42
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 27 6
Computer Science 0 27 6
Education 40 548 334 6
Art Teacher Education 16
Biology Teacher Education 3
Business Teacher Education 9
Chemistry Teacher Education 2
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 6 53
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 18
Curriculum and Instruction 22
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 2
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 39
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 6
Educational/Instructional Media Design 8 70
Elementary Education and Teaching 232 28
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 23 15
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 1 0
French Language Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 10
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 16 27
History Teacher Education 42 11
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 32 23
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 39 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 15 3
Music Teacher Education 32 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 27
Physics Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 42
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 2
Social Science Teacher Education 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 8
Spanish Language Teacher Education 8
Special Education and Teaching, General 11
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 7 2
Engineering technologies/technicians 35 20
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 12
Industrial Technology/Technician 2 20
Solar Energy Technology/Technician 21
English language and literature/letters 99 5
English Language and Literature, General 65 5
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 34
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 42 5
Apparel and Textiles, General 12
Child Development 13
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 5
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 17
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 33 3
French Language and Literature 2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0 3
Spanish Language and Literature 31
Health professions and related clinical sciences 141 51
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Communication Disorders, General 33 43
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 28
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 8
Music Therapy/Therapist 9 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 34
Public Health Education and Promotion 29
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
History 43 13
History, General 43 7
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 17
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 17
Library science 19
Library Science/Librarianship 19
Mathematics and statistics 12 7
Mathematics, General 12 7
Statistics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
Gerontology 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural resources and conservation 14
Environmental Science 0
Environmental Studies 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 129 24
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43 24
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 86
Philosophy and religious studies 14
Philosophy 1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 4
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Physical sciences 47 10
Chemistry, General 29
Geology/Earth Science, General 8
Physics, General 10 10
Psychology 14 168 37
Clinical Psychology 8
Counseling Psychology 0
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 7
Psychology, General 168 8
School Psychology 14 14
Public administration and social service professions 55 45
Public Administration 27
Social Work 55 18
Security and protective services 100 10
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 100 10
Social sciences 1 215 15
Anthropology 26
Economics, General 15
Geography 1 26 6
Political Science and Government, General 98 9
Sociology 50
Visual and performing arts 192 4
Art/Art Studies, General 7
Arts Management 5
Commercial Photography 18
Dance, General 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16
Fine/Studio Arts, General 15
Graphic Design 39
Industrial Design 16
Interior Design 38
Music Management and Merchandising 21
Music Performance, General 13 4
 
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