Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
17,017
Students
9,569
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
69%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Appalachian State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Boone, NC, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
ASU Box 32004
Boone, NC 28608
United States
Boone, NC 28608
United States
Contact
Mr. Alexis Pope
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@appstate.edu
Phone: 828-262-2120
Fax: 828-262-3296
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@appstate.edu
Phone: 828-262-2120
Fax: 828-262-3296
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Food Science And Technology Related |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| City/urban, Community And Regional Planning |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Construction Management |
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| Finance |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Insurance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Education (specific Levels And Methods) Related |
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| Education (specific Subject Areas) Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Child Development |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Linguistic And Comparative Language Studies Related |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Dietetics |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Music Therapy |
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| Public Health |
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| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Commercial Photography |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,049
Applied
9,826
Accepted
17,017
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,382
Females Applied
6,204
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
5,667
Males Applied
3,622
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
65
Application Fee
4.2
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 15th | January 25th | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 560 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 | |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
4,242
In-state
19,049
Out-of-state
Fees
3,122
Full-time student fees
8,304
Room & board
4,470
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
9,569
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,021
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,255
Avg. Loan Aid
4,198
Avg. Grant Aid
7,930
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
66%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
17,017
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.8% |
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| Black or African American | 3.58% |
| White or Caucasian | 82.82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.28% |
| Asian | 1.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 3.65% |
| Other | 1.21% |
Gender
Male (44.62%)
Female (55.38%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 33% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Club Expo and Welcome Weekend
Homecoming, Club Expo and Welcome Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Health Professions Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Appalachian Educators, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and App Sits Meditation Club
Health Professions Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Appalachian Educators, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and App Sits Meditation Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Campus Alert System
Campus Alert System
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 1A | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
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No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
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No |
| Rock Climbing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | |
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No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | No | |
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,330
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 966
Part-time - 364
Male - 681
Female - 649