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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
  • 2,436 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 111 responses
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    • Unique
      62%
    • Good students
      11%
    • Different
      6%
    • Hard working, driven sustainable thinkers
      6%
    • Caring, loving, and free-thinking
      5%
    • Nice
      5%
    • Diverse
      2%
    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

    Poll
    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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