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About App State
As the premier public undergraduate institution in the state of North Carolina, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Appalachian State University is a public, state university in the town of Boone, North Carolina. App State was founded in 1899. The university enrolls around 20,436 students a year, including 18,676 undergrads.
App State Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into App State. App State admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 22,255 students applied to App State and 18,489 were admitted.
| Appalachian State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 82% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 82% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 12.02% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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College Info
App State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to App State is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to App State is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
App State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1270
Math SAT Range
540 - 620
Reading SAT Range
560 - 650
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1270 and Above
Good
1100 to 1270
Avg
1100 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for App State students is 1210. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to App State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at App State.
App State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,547
In State$40,543
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,081
$25,077
Fees
$3,208
$3,208
Housing
$12,258
$12,258
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at App State is like? There are approximately 20,436 students enrolled at App State, including 18,676 undergraduate students and 1,760 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from NC and 8% percent of students are from other states.
93%
Full Time6%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
20,436
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
83%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,289
Out-of-State
$28,285
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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