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Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina 28608

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Known for business — excellent value

Appalachian State University is a public institution in Boone with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1187, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 19.3K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,836 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,487.

Established
1899
Motto
Esse quam videri
Mascot
Yosef
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I and are members of the Sun Belt Conference
Division
Division I

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89%Acceptance
1187SAT Avg
19,304Students
16:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$51,836Earnings 10yr
$16,487Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Appalachian State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1187

Reading & WritingMid: 610
560650
MathMid: 605
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1187

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,541
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,537
Room & Board$12,258
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$22,654
Average Net Price$16,487
Median Debt at Graduation$20,231
Monthly Payment (10yr)$214

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,370
$30–48K$11,507
$48–75K$15,766
$75–110K$20,796
$110K+$21,991

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,487

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

127

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (147)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
19,304
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Black 3%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.1%
Freshman Retention85.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,663
8 Years$48,423
10 Years$51,836

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$48,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
Forbes
#256
Wall Street Journal
#29

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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