Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a public 4-year institution in Boone, NC. It enrolls about 21,253 students and admits roughly 89% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Boone, NC 28608 |
| County | Watauga County |
| Enrollment | 21,253 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| Applicants / admitted | 24,001 / 21,275 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,541 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $24,537 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 73% |
| Transfer-out rate | 18% |
| Full-time retention rate | 85% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,712 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–27 |
| Website | https://www.appstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 8282622000 |
Admissions
About 24,001 students applied and 21,275 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,227 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,541 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $24,537. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,712 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,370 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,507 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,766 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,796 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,991 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,302 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 73% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC, Watauga County. Its coordinates are 36.2155, -81.6806.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?
About 89% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 24,001 applicants.
How much does Appalachian State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,541 for in-state students and $24,537 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Appalachian State University?
About 21,253 students are enrolled.