Appalachian State University

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

Contact Mr. Alexis Pope
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@appstate.edu
Phone: 828-262-2120
Fax: 828-262-3296

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Food Science And Technology Related
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management
Construction Management
Finance
Hospitality Administration
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education (specific Levels And Methods) Related
Education (specific Subject Areas) Related
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistic And Comparative Language Studies Related
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Dietetics
Health/health-care Administration
Music Therapy
Public Health
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Commercial Photography
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music Management
Music Performance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

14,049

Applied

9,826

Accepted

17,017

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,382

Females Applied

6,204

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,667

Males Applied

3,622

Males Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

4.2

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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	25th %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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

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

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

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			No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			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			No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			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