For the academic year 2024-2025, Appalachian State's tuition & fees is $7,579 for state residents and $25,212 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Appalachian State's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $6,973 for in-state and $22,749 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Appalachian State is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,203 and University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,648 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Appalachian State is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Appalachian State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC | $7,579 | $25,212 | $177 | $911 | $800 | $12,868 | $14,428 |
| East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC | $7,361 | $23,638 | $185 | $864 | $1,510 | $11,541 | $11,572 |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | $6,813 | $20,673 | $148 | $725 | $1,500 | $8,832 | $11,994 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $8,994 | $41,203 | $292 | $1,635 | $1,290 | $13,804 | $13,804 |
| University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $7,239 | $22,492 | $159 | $794 | $700 | $14,458 | $14,458 |
| University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC | $7,661 | $24,012 | $184 | $866 | $850 | $10,688 | $13,484 |
| North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC | $6,699 | $19,735 | $156 | $699 | $1,500 | $13,450 | $11,213 |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $8,799 | $32,847 | $272 | $1,274 | $876 | $14,332 | $14,332 |
| University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC | $7,277 | $24,152 | $185 | $888 | $860 | $14,268 | $14,268 |
| University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC | $3,648 | $7,648 | $42 | $208 | $1,000 | $11,858 | $9,049 |
| Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC | $4,630 | $8,630 | $184 | $339 | $800 | $12,354 | $12,854 |
| Average | $6,973 | $22,749 | $180 | $837 | $1,062 | $12,587 | $12,860 |