ACCEPTANCE RATE
88.6%
More selective than 80% of listed universities.
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Public University
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, offers a public four-year education within a supportive community. With an acceptance rate of 88.6 percent and over 75 undergraduate majors, App State provides diverse academic opportunities for prospective students.
Boone, NCTown: Distant
88.6%ACCEPTANCE
$14,712AVG NET PRICE
73%GRAD RATE
21.3KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Appalachian State University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Appalachian State University is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina, that serves more than 21,000 students. The university has earned an R2 designation from the Carnegie Classification system, reflecting its high research activity and doctorate production. In fiscal year 2023, the school reported research expenditures exceeding $8.4 million while awarding 20 doctoral degrees in 2022–23.
The campus culture emphasizes sustainability and resilience as guiding principles interwoven into the strategic plan and daily practices. National publications have recognized App State among the best schools for academics, innovation, and value, highlighting its commitment to providing an adventure worth remembering for students discovering their passions.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded1899
SettingTown: Distant
Calendarsemester
AthleticsNCAA Division I
GETTING IN
Admissions
Appalachian State University reported an acceptance rate of 88.6 percent based on data from recent admissions cycles. The university received applications from 24,001 students during the period reflected in these records. Admitted students have shown a math SAT midpoint score of 585.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,100–1,280
4001600
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $65.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$7,541/yr
Out-of-state: $24,537/yr. North Carolina residents pay roughly 69% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$14,712/yr
▲ 16% since 2020-2144% receive aid
Average aid package $8,743.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university offers 76 undergraduate majors and has recently approved a new Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program set to launch in fall 2026. This upcoming degree is designed to educate family practice nurse practitioners and address healthcare provider shortages, particularly in rural areas.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
39.2% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
73%
▲ 1 pts since 2016
First-year retention
85%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
76
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Psychology, General.7.8%
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.6.3%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.4.9%
Elementary Education and Teaching.4.6%
Business Administration and Management, General.4.3%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
6,313
Setting
Town: Distant
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$51,836
Working after 10 yrs
88.9%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
81.5%
81.5% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Appalachian State University.