Appalachian State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Appalachian State University
287 Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina 28608
See on MapPhone
(828) 262-2000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$7,450Out of state
$23,454Graduate
In state
$8,047Out of state
$23,057Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
70%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 25.0% | $5,075 |
State/local grants | 26.0% | $3,211 |
Institutional grants | 44.0% | $3,182 |
Loans | 42.0% | $7,207 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,582 per year
Books & Supplies
$800 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,870 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Psychology, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Ecology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Actuarial Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Insurance
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Construction Management, General
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Graphic Communications, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Art Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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History Teacher Education
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Public Health, General
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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International/Globalization Studies
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Commercial Photography
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Interior Design
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Graphic Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Photography
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Management
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Social Work
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Library and Information Science
- Dietetics/Dietitian
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
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Library and Information Science
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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School Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Music Performance, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
83.08%- Apply 22,255
- Accepted 18,489
- Attend 3,917
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$65Graduate
$65Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
540-620
ACT Composite
21-27
SAT Reading
560-650
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
58%Male Students
42%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian80.92%
- Hispanic/Latino7.85%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.06%
- Black3.66%
- Asian1.63%
- Not Specified0.64%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.23%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.01%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
22,221
Undergraduate students
19,781
Graduate students
2,440
Full Time Students
90%Part Time Students
10%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Softball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Field Hockey
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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