Appalachian State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #930 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #278 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #247 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #175 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 123 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 19,560
- Graduates
- 2,010
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 24,614 | 10,337 | 14,274 |
| Admissions | 22,188 | 9,152 | 13,033 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,023 | 1,768 | 2,254 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 6 | 9 |
9,977 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,551 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
354 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Appalachian State University are 1120-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
921 or 23%
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 | 16911 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1963 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 974 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 760 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 393 (2%) |
| Asian | 360 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 161 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (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
- $8,014
- Students receiving aid
- 69%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,242 | $5,233 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,242 | $5,233 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,875 | $21,904 |
| Fee in-district | $3,337 | $3,337 |
| Fee in-state | $3,337 | $3,337 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,337 | $3,337 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,290 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,868 |
| Room charge | $7,240 |
| Meal charge | $5,628 |
Appalachian State University majors
Appalachian State University has granted 4,276 bachelor's degrees across 78 programs, 726 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 | 362 | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 236 | 60 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 232 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 197 | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 190 | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 177 | ||
| Social Work | 95 | 68 | |
| Construction Management, General | 143 | ||
| Accounting | 99 | 30 | |
| Finance, General | 114 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 107 | ||
| Computer Science | 87 | 16 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 88 | 14 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 90 | 9 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 90 | 7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 90 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 84 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 82 | ||
| Advertising | 79 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 46 | 33 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 74 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 65 | 9 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 67 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 67 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 64 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 62 | ||
| Radio and Television | 62 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 56 | ||
| History, General | 44 | 8 | |
| Public Health, General | 52 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 45 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 44 | ||
| Physics, General | 25 | 15 | |
| Library and Information Science | 38 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 37 | ||
| Child Development | 36 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 29 | 7 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 35 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 35 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 35 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 35 | ||
| Environmental Science | 34 | ||
| Geography | 22 | 11 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 32 | ||
| Sociology, General | 32 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 30 | ||
| Interior Design | 30 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 29 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 29 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 29 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 28 | ||
| Journalism | 28 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 28 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 27 | ||
| Insurance | 26 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Public Administration | 25 | ||
| Graphic Design | 24 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | 20 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 22 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 22 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 20 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | ||
| School Psychology | 20 | ||
| Music Management | 19 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 18 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 18 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 16 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 14 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 9 | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 13 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 3 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,276 | 726 | 20 |
Appalachian State University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 71% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Appalachian State University has published 13,105 scientific papers with 263,677 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 105 | 380 |
| 1994 | 108 | 419 |
| 1995 | 119 | 441 |
| 1996 | 124 | 588 |
| 1997 | 125 | 602 |
| 1998 | 150 | 752 |
| 1999 | 162 | 883 |
| 2000 | 155 | 1377 |
| 2001 | 208 | 1475 |
| 2002 | 219 | 1508 |
| 2003 | 242 | 1984 |
| 2004 | 223 | 2162 |
| 2005 | 236 | 2371 |
| 2006 | 282 | 3086 |
| 2007 | 289 | 3510 |
| 2008 | 358 | 4063 |
| 2009 | 390 | 4778 |
| 2010 | 385 | 5940 |
| 2011 | 445 | 6834 |
| 2012 | 409 | 7816 |
| 2013 | 444 | 8988 |
| 2014 | 377 | 9937 |
| 2015 | 477 | 11153 |
| 2016 | 546 | 11333 |
| 2017 | 578 | 11826 |
| 2018 | 595 | 13861 |
| 2019 | 626 | 15425 |
| 2020 | 757 | 18612 |
| 2021 | 702 | 22357 |
| 2022 | 669 | 21871 |
| 2023 | 691 | 23283 |
| 2024 | 510 | 22591 |
| 2025 | 436 | 19993 |
Appalachian State University alumni
-
Charlotte Flair
- Enrolled in Appalachian State University
- Studied in 2005-2007
- Occupations
- personal trainerprofessional wrestlervolleyball player
- 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.
-
Luke Combs
- Occupations
- singer-songwritercountry singer
- Biography
-
Luke Albert Combs is an American country singer. He was born in North Carolina and grew up there, performing as a child. After leaving college to pursue a career in music, he moved to Nashville and released his debut EP, The Way She Rides, in 2014.
-
Eric Church
- Occupations
- singerguitaristcomposersinger-songwriterbanjoist
- Biography
-
Kenneth Eric Church is an American singer-songwriter and minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets. He has released seven 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".
-
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. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has become a leading global Christian relief organization, providing emergency assistance in crisis zones worldwide, including large-scale responses in Ukraine, Pakistan, and other regions affected by conflict or natural disasters. Graham has been considered as one of the most influential and best-known evangelicals in America, leading one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States, with $1.111 billion in private donations.
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 | 3,357 |
| 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 |