Appalachian State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #950 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #285 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #254 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #171 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 19,405
- Graduates
- 1,848
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- appstate.edu
Appalachian State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Appalachian State University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 86% | 90% |
| Applicants | 24,001 | 10,027 | 13,974 |
| Admissions | 21,275 | 8,643 | 12,632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,212 | 1,790 | 2,422 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 4 | 11 |
9,208 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,065 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
420 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Appalachian State University are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
994 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Appalachian State University are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 17109 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1800 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 930 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 740 (3%) |
| Asian | 374 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 137 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 115 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,677
- Students receiving aid
- 70%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,242 | $5,081 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,242 | $5,081 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,238 | $20,841 |
| Fee in-district | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Fee in-state | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,299 | $3,299 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,313 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,258 |
| Room charge | $6,630 |
| Meal charge | $5,628 |
Appalachian State University majors
Appalachian State University has granted 4,005 bachelor's degrees across 74 programs, 818 master's across 38 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Appalachian State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 313 | 16 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 254 | 22 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 174 | 79 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 198 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 186 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 159 | 24 | |
| Social Work | 103 | 63 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 143 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 100 | 9 | |
| Construction Management, General | 105 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 95 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 68 | 28 | |
| Computer Science | 85 | 11 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 54 | 41 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 70 | 17 | |
| Finance, General | 84 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 81 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 81 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 78 | ||
| Public Health, General | 76 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 51 | 24 | |
| History, General | 58 | 16 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 73 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 61 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 59 | ||
| Advertising | 57 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 53 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 51 | ||
| Radio and Television | 51 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 45 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 45 | ||
| Graphic Design | 42 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 34 | 6 | |
| Child Development | 39 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 39 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 38 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 37 | ||
| Sociology, General | 37 | ||
| Journalism | 34 | ||
| Insurance | 32 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 31 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 30 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 30 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 30 | ||
| Physics, General | 20 | 10 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 29 | ||
| Interior Design | 29 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 29 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 28 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 27 | ||
| Geography | 17 | 9 | |
| History Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 26 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 20 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 25 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 25 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 24 | ||
| Environmental Science | 24 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 21 | ||
| Music Management | 21 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | 10 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 20 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 20 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | ||
| School Psychology | 18 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 16 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 10 | 6 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 14 | ||
| Public Administration | 14 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 10 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 10 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 8 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 8 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,005 | 818 | 20 |
Appalachian State University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Appalachian State University has published 12,741 scientific papers with 247,685 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 100 | 287 |
| 1993 | 104 | 380 |
| 1994 | 108 | 417 |
| 1995 | 118 | 442 |
| 1996 | 124 | 586 |
| 1997 | 125 | 603 |
| 1998 | 150 | 751 |
| 1999 | 161 | 882 |
| 2000 | 154 | 1375 |
| 2001 | 208 | 1469 |
| 2002 | 219 | 1509 |
| 2003 | 242 | 1981 |
| 2004 | 223 | 2158 |
| 2005 | 236 | 2371 |
| 2006 | 282 | 3104 |
| 2007 | 289 | 3509 |
| 2008 | 358 | 4067 |
| 2009 | 389 | 4777 |
| 2010 | 385 | 5936 |
| 2011 | 443 | 6820 |
| 2012 | 409 | 7802 |
| 2013 | 445 | 8981 |
| 2014 | 376 | 9915 |
| 2015 | 476 | 11134 |
| 2016 | 546 | 11328 |
| 2017 | 577 | 11813 |
| 2018 | 595 | 13818 |
| 2019 | 619 | 15400 |
| 2020 | 756 | 18567 |
| 2021 | 701 | 22326 |
| 2022 | 665 | 21828 |
| 2023 | 684 | 23227 |
| 2024 | 498 | 22341 |
Appalachian State University alumni
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Charlotte Flair
- Enrolled in Appalachian State University
- Studied in 2005-2007
- Occupations
- volleyball playerpersonal trainerprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr is an American professional wrestler. She is signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Charlotte Flair where she is the current WWE Women’s Champion in her record-tying seventh reign.
-
Luke Combs
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercountry singer
- Biography
-
Luke Albert Combs is an American country singer. Born and raised in North Carolina, he began performing as a child. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he released his debut EP, The Way She Rides, in 2014.
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Eric Church
- Occupations
- musiciansingerguitaristcomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Kenneth Eric Church is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has released nine studio albums through Capitol Nashville since 2005. His debut album, 2006's Sinners Like Me, produced three singles on the Billboard country charts including the top 20 hits "How 'Bout You", "Two Pink Lines", and "Guys Like Me".
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Franklin Graham
- Occupations
- missionarypastor
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham III is an American evangelist and missionary in the evangelical movement. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. The son of Billy Graham, he is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization. Graham has been considered as one of the most influential and best-known evangelicals in America.
General info
| Alternative names | ASU Appalachian State University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | Esse Quam Videri To be, rather than to seem |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 3,247 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 287 Rivers St Boone, North Carolina, 28608 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 8282622000 |