69%

Acceptance Rate

$9,162

Avg.Financial Aid

002906

FAFSA Code

Appalachian State University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.appstate.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    19,108

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

287 Rivers St

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. It is generally considered that the ranking of any university helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. Appalachian State University, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    69%

  • SAT Range

    1100 - 1270

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    23 - 28

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $65

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admission to Appalachian State University is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $65, as part of the admission process at ASU. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1100-1270, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 22 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Appalachian State University is 25. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 287 Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina 28608. They can also call them at (828) 262-2000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $10,491

  • Average Annual Cost

    $4,242

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $700

  • Other Fees

    $3,122

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $8,548

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,582

Total One Year Cost

$19,194

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to ASU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $27,809. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

87%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

75%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$186

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    222 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    216 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    216 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    213 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    192 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    147 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    146 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    139 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    192 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    147 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    146 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    139 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    125 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    114 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    111 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    108 Graduates

  • Marketing

    100 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    96 Graduates

  • Social Work

    85 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    80 Graduates

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...

    76 Graduates

  • Public Health

    72 Graduates

  • Insurance

    71 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    71 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    70 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    68 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    68 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    66 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    64 Graduates

  • Construction Management

    63 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    63 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    61 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    55 Graduates

  • Economics

    52 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    50 Graduates

  • History

    48 Graduates

  • Sociology

    47 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    47 Graduates

  • Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...

    44 Graduates

  • Physics

    43 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    41 Graduates

  • International Business

    34 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    33 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    28 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    27 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    26 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    25 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    24 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    24 Graduates

  • Apparel and Textiles

    23 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    23 Graduates

  • Journalism

    23 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    22 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    21 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    19 Graduates

  • Music

    19 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    18 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    17 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    16 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    16 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    13 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    11 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    8 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    8 Graduates

  • City/Urban, Community and Regional...

    6 Graduates

  • Dance

    5 Graduates

  • Statistics

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

17,381

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

28%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

83%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

91%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$61,267 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

34%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,714/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,834/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,834/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Yosef the Mountaineer

School Colors

black and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Sun Belt Conference

Total Male Athletes

285

Total Female Athletes

193

Intramural Sports

19

Sports Club

28

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At ASU, $8,826 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Appalachian State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at ASU costs around $3,834 per year. The number of female and male students at the university are 44% and 56%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$33,000/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$38,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,994 - $25,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$114 - $259

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,162

Students Receiving Federal Grants

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,620

Students Receiving State Aid

27%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,053

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

35%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,192

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,734

$30K - $48K

$9,146

$48K - $75K

$4,910

$75K - $110K

$896

> $110K

$373

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,159,632

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,645,045

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at ASU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Appalachian State University is around $3,786 and the federal grant is $4,717. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,093 as well as institutional aid worth $3,786. At ASU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,159,632 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $3,645,045.

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