Appalachian State University

If you are applying to App State, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application is $65.

Students who apply to App State for fall should anticipate a decision by January 25.

App State Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of App State's admissions stats.

App State 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15.1%
Mean SAT Score	1222
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8.81%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	23.44%
Waitlist	Yes

Appalachian State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Appalachian State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 25

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Want to Apply Early to App State?

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App State does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. App State will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 25.

App State accepts roughly 73% of early action applicants and 85% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, App State admitted 12,15 of the 16,62 who applied early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Appalachian State University Admissions

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Transferring to Appalachian State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to App State

App State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into App State?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at App State

What does App State consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with App State for more information on admission factors.

App State Application Requirements

To apply to App State, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with App State's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into App State?

Students admitted to App State have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0. App State considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 84.68% submitted a class rank. At App State 15.1% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43.91% were in the top 25% and 83.32% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Appalachian State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	48.44%
3.75 and 3.99	22.45%
3.50 and 3.74	17.22%
3.25 and 3.49	9.01%
3.00 and 3.24	2.05%
2.50 and 2.9	0.83%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to App State directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

App State considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

App State is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8.81% of App State's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 23.44% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for App State?

To be competitive with other App State applicants, you should aim to score between 1130 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At App State 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1130, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a App State student is 1222.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of App State students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of App State students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for App State?

To be most competitive at App State, you should strive to earn between 23 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for App State's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for App State students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Appalachian State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to App State. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in App State during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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App State Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to App State?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to App State.

Does App State accept transfer credits?

✅ App State accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. App State accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does App State accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ App State accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to App State?

✅ App State is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is App State's acceptance rate?

✅ App State has an acceptance rate of 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at App State?

❌ App State does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at App State?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at App State was 73% in 2021.

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