- AcademicsB+
- ValueB+
- DiversityB-
- CampusA
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationA
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB
Appalachian State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Address
287 Rivers St
Boone, NC 28608
Website
Appalachian State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
1060-1240
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Appalachian State University
Cost
Net Price
$11,508/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 84%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.127 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.127 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.127 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
238 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
201 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
189 GraduatesElementary Education
165 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
158 GraduatesNursing
144 GraduatesAccounting
112 GraduatesMarketing
109 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
102 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
98 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
15,351Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 58%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.183 responses
Poll
- 68%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.211 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 82%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.91 responses
Appalachian State University Reviews
2,249 reviews
All Categories
I love App State! The mountains are beautiful and it's close to home for me. The people are friendly and down-to-earth. Although people are friendly, opposing and more conservative views aren't necessarily accepted. Although I am a minority, I still enjoy going to school there, and the education is very thorough and most professors are helpful and want their students to succeed.
I am currently a second semester freshman at Appalachian State University and I love it here. At the beginning of the school year I did not enjoy the school that much since I am not into the outdoors that much, but over the course of time I began to participate in outdoor activities more and make connections with people who also felt the same way about App. However, after a few weeks of being here I have grown to feel more comfortable and to love the school. After being here one semester I found myself missing Appalachian and eager to come back to the school for my second semester. I have enjoyed being here since and am looking forward to the next four years here!
I feel that Appalachian State University is a college that accepts everyone no matter of their background or disabilities. I have had emergency medical circumstances to arise and the professors were more than willing to work with me. The price of tuition is one of the cheapest in North Carolina as well as the book rental program that is offered to the students. So far, despite the health issues I have faced while attending ASU, I would say my experience has been great so far!