Appalachian State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #942 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #284 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #253 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #142 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 120 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 18,558
- Graduates
- 1,878
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 79% | 86% |
| Applicants | 22,255 | 9,426 | 12,829 |
| Admissions | 18,489 | 7,441 | 11,048 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,899 | 1,635 | 2,264 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 5 | 13 |
9,770 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,647 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
471 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Appalachian State University are 1100-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,141 or 29%
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 | 16536 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1604 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 878 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 748 (4%) |
| Asian | 334 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 156 (0.8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 130 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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
- $7,443
- Students receiving aid
- 70%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,242 | $4,839 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,242 | $4,839 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,246 | $19,849 |
| Fee in-district | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Fee in-state | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,208 | $3,208 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,148 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,582 |
| Room charge | $6,222 |
| Meal charge | $5,360 |
Appalachian State University majors
Appalachian State University has granted 4,218 bachelor's degrees across 76 programs, 734 master's across 37 programs, and 12 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 | 309 | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 274 | 24 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 178 | 59 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 185 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 175 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 150 | 13 | |
| Social Work | 112 | 51 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 145 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 123 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 107 | 9 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 107 | ||
| Accounting | 71 | 34 | |
| Construction Management, General | 103 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 52 | 43 | |
| Environmental Studies | 90 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 83 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 65 | 18 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 83 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 83 | ||
| Computer Science | 67 | 13 | |
| Public Health, General | 79 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 79 | ||
| Radio and Television | 79 | ||
| Finance, General | 77 | ||
| Advertising | 75 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 43 | 13 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 54 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 49 | ||
| Child Development | 48 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 48 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 47 | ||
| History, General | 33 | 12 | |
| Library and Information Science | 45 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 43 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 43 | ||
| Graphic Design | 42 | ||
| Geography | 31 | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 21 | 17 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 37 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 36 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 35 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 33 | ||
| Economics, General | 32 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 32 | ||
| Journalism | 31 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 30 | ||
| Sociology, General | 29 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 28 | ||
| Environmental Science | 28 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 28 | ||
| Insurance | 28 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 28 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 27 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 26 | ||
| Interior Design | 26 | ||
| Public Administration | 26 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 25 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 15 | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 24 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 23 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 23 | ||
| Music Management | 21 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 20 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 14 | 6 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 18 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 18 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 17 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 17 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 16 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 12 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| School Psychology | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 7 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 5 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,218 | 734 | 12 |
Appalachian State University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 73% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Appalachian State University has published 11,244 scientific papers with 178,280 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 73 | 234 |
| 1992 | 86 | 226 |
| 1993 | 91 | 306 |
| 1994 | 90 | 319 |
| 1995 | 102 | 341 |
| 1996 | 113 | 465 |
| 1997 | 112 | 458 |
| 1998 | 140 | 606 |
| 1999 | 148 | 686 |
| 2000 | 136 | 1080 |
| 2001 | 194 | 1123 |
| 2002 | 205 | 1157 |
| 2003 | 226 | 1533 |
| 2004 | 206 | 1731 |
| 2005 | 214 | 1902 |
| 2006 | 260 | 2498 |
| 2007 | 268 | 2922 |
| 2008 | 328 | 3246 |
| 2009 | 373 | 3900 |
| 2010 | 371 | 4786 |
| 2011 | 377 | 5503 |
| 2012 | 389 | 6561 |
| 2013 | 421 | 7620 |
| 2014 | 355 | 8193 |
| 2015 | 437 | 9061 |
| 2016 | 530 | 9293 |
| 2017 | 530 | 9199 |
| 2018 | 552 | 10914 |
| 2019 | 556 | 12471 |
| 2020 | 669 | 14330 |
| 2021 | 653 | 16674 |
| 2022 | 626 | 16690 |
| 2023 | 587 | 17004 |
Appalachian State University alumni
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Charlotte Flair
- Enrolled in Appalachian State University
- Studied in 2005-2007
- Occupations
- personal trainervolleyball playerprofessional 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. She is currently out of action due to a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus.
-
Luke Combs
- Occupations
- country singersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Luke Albert Combs is an American country music singer and songwriter. 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
- singer-songwritercomposerguitaristsingermusician
- 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
- pastormissionary
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham III is an American evangelical evangelist and missionary. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. He is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization. Graham became a "committed Christian" in 1974 and was ordained in 1982, and has since become a public speaker and author. He is a son of the American evangelist Billy Graham.
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 | 3,070 |
| 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 |