About Appalachian State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
19,108
Website
www.appstate.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Range
1100 - 1270
ACT Range
23 - 28
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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
$10,491
Average Annual Cost
$4,242
Books And Supplies
$700
Other Fees
$3,122
Room And Board
$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
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
87%
Part-Time Retention Rate
75%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$186
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
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
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
17,381
Socio-Economic Diversity
28%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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 Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
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.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$38,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$114 - 259
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,162
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,620
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,053
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,192
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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