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University of North Carolina System
Appalachian State University
#3 in Top Public Universities in North Carolina
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boone, NC
  • 2,568 reviews
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    Appalachian State University Admissions

    Appalachian State admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 69%. Students that get into Appalachian State have an average SAT score between 1100-1270 or an average ACT score of 22-28. The regular admissions application deadline for Appalachian State is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Appalachian State early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    69%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    16,664
    SAT Range
    1100-1270
    SAT Reading
    560-640
    SAT Math
    540-630
    Students Submitting SAT
    49%
    ACT Range
    22-28
    ACT English
    21-28
    ACT Math
    21-26
    ACT Writing
    6-8
    Students Submitting ACT
    45%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=854
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
    Poll
    76%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.72 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.72 responses
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