Appalachian State University Reviews, Financial Aid, FAFSA/Federal School Code, Acceptance Rate

Address: 287 Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina 28608
Phone Number: (828) 262-2000
Website: http://www.appstate.edu/

About

Appalachian State University is a public university with its headquarters at Boone, North Carolina. The university’s well-structured syllabus and focused teaching methods help the students with the quality to contribute meaningfully as global citizens of a dynamic century. The university is always appreciating of inclusive nature that promotes a spirit to acquire knowledge while bringing people together to act holistically for the benefit of others. The university was established in 1899 and has since acknowledged the inevitability to be globally engaged not just globally aware.

The acceptance rate of the university is 68%.
The retention rate is 87% for full-time students and 100% for part-time students.
There are a total of 18,295 students enrolled in which 16,487 are full-time students and 1,808 are part-time enrollments.
The student-faculty ratio is 16:1.
The total graduation rate is 72%.

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FAFSA/School Code

Online Education at Appalachian State University

The university provides 61 online programs across 10 disciplines. Appalachian State University majors include Business Management, Nursing, Public Administration, Health Sciences, Human Services, Education, Media Studies, Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Science programs.
The university provides fully online and hybrid online programs.
The university uses the Moodle online learning management program through AsULearn services to facilitate online classes and to provide an interactive learning experience for online students.

Reviews

Student reviews about the university are mentioned below.

It is one of the most beautiful campuses in North Carolina. The cultural and ethnic diversity is commendable. The staff is friendly.
Classes are small in size enabling effective interaction with the professors.
The college experience is amazing. Professors are sincerely interested in seeing the students succeed.

Overview

Institution Type	(4 Years) Public	Learn More: Private vs Public
Headquartered at	Boone, North Carolina
FAFSA/Federal School Code	002906	Learn More: What is FAFSA school code? How to fill FAFSA application?
Institutional Accreditation	SACSCOC	Learn More: Why Accreditation is important?
Programmatic Accreditation	CCNE, CSWE
Historically Black College or University	No

Data Source: http://www.appstate.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS, Federal Student Aid, CHEA.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Accredited Programs

Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation.
Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Statistics

Key Statistics
Student Faculty Ratio		16: 1
Retention Rate	Full Time: 87 %	Part Time: 100 %
Total Population		18,295
Student Population	Full Time: 16,487	Part Time: 1,808
Gender Division	Male: 44 %	Female: 56 %

Graduation Rate

Male: 66 %

Female: 77 %

Total Graduation Rate: 72 %

Graduation rate with bachelors degree completed

Race & Ethnicity

Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.

Majors and Online Programs

Appalachian State University offers 61 online programs across 10 Majors

Business Management

Offering 8 programs accross 3 degrees

Nursing

Offering 2 programs accross 2 degrees

Public Administration

Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees

Health Science

Offering 2 programs accross 2 degrees

Human Services

Offering 2 programs accross 2 degrees

Education

Offering 40 programs accross 4 degrees

Media Studies

Offering 3 programs accross 2 degrees

Sociology

Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees

Science

Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees

Interdisciplinary Studies

Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees

Admissions

Appalachian State University Acceptance Rate is 68%

Application Fee
Undergraduate Application Fee	$65
Graduate Application Fee	$55

Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2017.

Admission Statistics
Total Applicants	13,202
Total Applicants Admitted	9,020
Applicants Enrolled	3,125
Full time Applicants Enrolled	3,124

Admission Requirements
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.

Appalachian State University Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
Number of students submitting SAT scores	1,606
Number of students submitting ACT scores	1,751
Percent of students submitting SAT scores	51%
Percent of students submitting ACT scores	56%
SAT Math	575 average	530 - 620 range
SAT Critical Reading	575 average	530 - 620 range
SAT Writing	550 average	500 - 600 range
ACT Composite	25 average	23 - 28 range

Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2015-2016.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial support is provided by the university to students who need them. These aids are given in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options. Students can utilize this for paying fees and meeting other educational expenses. The eligibility criteria for different aids depends on academic performance, financial backgrounds, and other factors. Eligible students who wish to opt for this facility should fill in the FAFSA form. Applachian State University federal school code is 002906.

Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS loan and Federal Work-Study program are provided as Federal Aids.
State Aids provided include the North Carolina Need-Based Grant and North Carolina Merit-Based Grant.
Military Aids such as Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance Program is provided.
Institutional Aids include Academic Excellence Scholarship, Alumni Memorial Scholarship, Plemmons Leadership Scholarship, Chancellor’s Scholar and Diversity Scholars Program.

Federal Aid

Appalachian State University Grants
Federal Grants	Award per year	Eligibilty	Application Deadline
Pell Grant	$4,190	Undergraduate Student, U, S Citizen or an Eligible Non- Citizen	June 30th, 2019
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant	$556	Undergraduate student,Eligible for Federal Pell Grant,Enrolled atleast half-time.	June 30th, 2019

Appalachian State University Loans
Federal Loans	Award per year	Eligibilty	Application Deadline
Direct Subsidized Loan	$5,110	U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen, Enrolled at least half-time.	Varies
Direct PLUS Loan	$10,681	U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen, Enrolled at least half-time, Should not have an adverse credit history	June 30th, 2019
Direct Unsubsidized Loan	$5,110	U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Enrolled half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds.	June 30th, 2019

Appalachian State University Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid	Award per year	Eligibilty	Application Deadline
Federal Work Study	Varies	U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen. Maintain satisfactory academic progress.	June 30th, 2019

Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.

State Grants and Scholarships

Appalachian State University Grants
State Grants	Award per year	Eligibilty	Application Deadline
North Carolina Need Based Grant	$3,131	Enroll for at least six credit hours.	Varies
North Carolina Merit Based Grant	$3,131	Enroll for at least six credit hours.	Varies

Data Source: http://www.appstate.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.

Military and Veteran Benefits

Appalachian State University Financial Aid
Military Financial Aid	Award per year	Eligibilty	Application Deadline
Post 9/11 GI Bill	$6,527	Individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001. Honorably discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Undergraduates.	Varies
Tution Assistance Program	$2,076	Eligible Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Undergraduates.	Varies

Data Source: http://www.appstate.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.

Scholarships and Grants

Appalachian State University Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships	Award per year	Eligibilty	Application Deadline
Academic Excellence Scholarship	Varies	GPA of 4.39, SAT of 1292 and ACT score of 29.	Varies
Alumni Memorial Scholarship	Varies	Based on high school academic success, SAT or ACT scores.	Varies
Plemmons Leadership Scholar	Varies	Average 1265 SAT (math + critical reading) and 4.81 weighted GPA.	Varies
Chancellor’s Scholar	Varies	1453 SAT Score.	Varies
Diversity Scholars Program	Varies	4.71 high school GPA and 1242 SAT Score.	Varies

Data Source: http://www.appstate.edu/, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.

Federal Aid based on family income

Family Income	Average Federal Aid per year
Under $30,000	$6,740
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,032
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,590
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,798
Over $110,000	$18,146

Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.

Federal, State or Institutional Aid Awarded	Percent	Avg Amount per year
Undergraduate students awarded Pell grants	29%	$4,098
Federal, State or Institutional aid awarded for Full-time, first-time undergraduates	39%	$8,448
Federal Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates	27%	$4,329
Institutional Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates	36%	$3,356
Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates	49%	$5,618
Federal Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates	48%	$5,081
Average aid awarded as grant or scholarship		$ 10,167

Post-9/11 GI Bill Award	Number of Students	Amount per year
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits	272	$6,669
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduate students	261	$6,699
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduate students	11	$5,949