Appalachian State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.14%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1200. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,579
- Out-of-State Tuition: $25,212
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Appalachian State:
- Total Enrollment: 21,570, including 2,551 online students
- 19,560 Undergraduate, 2,010 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.2% men, 56.8% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 178 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 53 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 47 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Appalachian State Overview
Appalachian State University (Appalachian State) is a four-year, public school located in Boone, NC. Appalachian State University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Master's College and University (larger programs)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Appalachian State's tuition & fees is $7,579 for North Carolina residents and $25,212 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 44% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,899.
The school has a total enrollment of 21,570 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Appalachian State's acceptance rate is 90.14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.20%. The median SAT score is 1200 and the ACT score is 25.
Appalachian State ranked 15th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Appalachian State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Appalachian State University is $7,579 for in-state students and $25,212 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,570 for in-state students and $25,241 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,617 for North Carolina residents and $25,906 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,764 for North Carolina residents and $26,392 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,579 | $25,212 |
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| Graduate | $8,570 | $25,241 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,617 | $25,906 |
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| Graduate | $8,764 | $26,392 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Appalachian State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Appalachian State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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