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Appalachian State University

Acceptance Rate 90.14 %
SAT Average 1,200
Tuition & Fees $25,212
($7,579)
Student Population 21,570
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,743

Academic Overview

Appalachian State University Campus, Boone, NC
Appalachian State University is a public, four-years institute located in Boone, North Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,579 for North Carolina residents and $25,212 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,570 for North Carolina residents and $25,241 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 21,570 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.14% and the graduation rate is 75% last year.
The salary after graduation from Appalachian State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $43,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Appalachian State's tuition & fees is $7,579 for North Carolina residents and $25,212 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,570 for in-state students and $25,241 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,579$25,212
Graduate$8,570$25,241
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Appalachian State. The acceptance rate of Appalachian State is 90.14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.20%. The average graduation rate is 75% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,743 and 44% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 21,570 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Appalachian State University is 90.14 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.14%
Graduation Rate for Appalachian State University is 75 %
Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-out Rate for Appalachian State University is 18 %
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate for Appalachian State University is 84 %
Retention Rate
84%
Student Population for Appalachian State University is 21,570
Student Population
21,570
Student to Faculty Ratio for Appalachian State University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,743 at Appalachian State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,743

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608
Phone828-262-2000
WEBhttps://www.appstate.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.appstate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=854
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.appstate.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://appstate.edu/npc/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://admissions.appstate.edu/military-students
Athletichttps://appstatesports.com/documents/2023/8/10/AppState_GSR_FGR.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://odr.appstate.edu/

Offered Degrees

Appalachian State offers 178 major programs through online and on-site education where 53 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's8114
Master's4518
Doctorate (Research)11
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate120
Post-Bachelor's Certificate3117
Post-Master's Certificate73

Special Learning Opportunities

Appalachian State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:6,148)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,360)

Veterans Benefits

Appalachian State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔