Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University Overview

Appalachian State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Boone, North Carolina. App State was founded in 1899 and the school now enrolls around 20,641 students a year, which includes 18,555 undergrad students. App State offers on-campus housing for up to 6,171 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 60% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is February 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by January 25.

Student Activities at App State

Are you interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? App State students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? App State has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? App State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at App State on the Student Life page.

Is App State a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what App State offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

App State Acceptance Rate 2022

App State is moderately difficult to get into. Around 85% of applicants get into App State each year. Last year, 21,120 students applied to App State and 17,971 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at App State

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 86% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at App Stateare still enrolled the next year. Around 73% of students who started at App State earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook App State Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with App State directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Appalachian State University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

App State's endowment was valued at $178.4 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, App State spends about $8,733 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at App State

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

App State meets 57.93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,269 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $22,913 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at App State.

Based on this information, is App State the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is App State a good school for you?

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Where is App State?

App State is located in the small town setting of Boone, North Carolina.

If you want to see App State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 77/40 to Boone, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charlotte Douglas International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what App State and Boone are like without leaving home.

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