Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Appalachian State's acceptance rate is 83.08% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.19%. 9,426 men and 12,829 women applied to Appalachian State and 7,441 men and 11,048 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,640 men and 2,277 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Appalachian State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 22,255 | 9,426 | 12,829 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 18,489 | 7,441 | 11,048 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 3,917 | 1,640 | 2,277 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.08% | 78.94% | 86.12% | - | - |
| Yield | 21.19% | 22.04% | 20.61% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 471 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,141 students (29%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Appalachian State.
The median SAT score is 1,180 with 600 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Appalachian State. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Appalachian State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1100 | 1180 | 1270 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,917 first-year students enrolled in Appalachian State. The proportion of full-time students is 99.54% and part-time students is 0.46%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.87% and women students is 58.13%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Appalachian State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,917 | 1,640 | 2,277 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 3,899 | 1,635 | 2,264 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 18 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Appalachian State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Appalachian State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Appalachian State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Appalachian State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | www.appstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=854 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |