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Appalachian State University
#3 in Top Public Universities in North Carolina
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boone, NC
  • 2,374 reviews
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Students at Appalachian State University

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 103 responses
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  • Unique
    67%
  • Good students
    11%
  • Different
    7%
  • Hard working, driven sustainable thinkers
    5%
  • Nice
    5%
  • Caring, loving, and free-thinking
    4%
  • Average
    1%
Female Undergrads
55%
Male Undergrads
45%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    90%
  • Out-of-State
    10%
  • International
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    2%
  • 18-19
    40%
  • 20-21
    40%
  • 22-24
    14%
  • Over 25
    4%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    23%
  • $30k-$48k
    14%
  • $49k-$75k
    20%
  • $76k-$110k
    21%
  • $110k+
    23%

Ethnic Diversity

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27%
of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.131 responses
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36%
of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).132 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    1%
  • Multiracial
    3%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    83%

Politics On Campus

Poll
What political party do you associate yourself with?
Based on 78 responses
  • Republican
    26%
  • Democratic
    28%
  • Independent
    28%
  • Other party not mentioned
    4%
  • I don't care about politics
    14%
Poll
How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
Based on 132 responses
  • Progressive/very liberal
    17%
  • Liberal
    38%
  • Moderate
    25%
  • Conservative
    4%
  • Libertarian
    1%
  • Not sure
    15%
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