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Appalachian State University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina 28608

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

127

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

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Programs (147)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#256

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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History & Fun Facts

•In the fall of 1899, the Dougherty brothers, acting as co-principals, began the school, which was then called "Watauga Academy".
•The first year saw 53 students enrolled in three grades.
•In 1903, after interest in the school had spread to adjoining counties, D.
•Dougherty was convinced the state would fund institutions established to train teachers.
•On March 9, 1903, the bill became law, and the "Appalachian Training School for Teachers" was established.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from NC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

83 mi(144 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

173 mi(300 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

229 mi(397 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte81 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham163 mi

ATL Atlanta236 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA708 mi · ~20h 27m drive

New York, NY518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Hartford, CT617 mi · ~17h 49m drive

Providence, RI673 mi · ~19h 27m drive

Albany, NY613 mi · ~17h 43m drive

Syracuse, NY556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Rochester, NY526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Buffalo, NY484 mi · ~13h 59m drive

Philadelphia, PA438 mi · ~12h 39m drive

Pittsburgh, PA306 mi · ~8h 50m drive

Harrisburg, PA382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

Newark, NJ512 mi · ~14h 47m drive

Washington, DC315 mi · ~9h 6m drive

Baltimore, MD349 mi · ~10h 5m drive

Atlanta, GA229 mi · ~6h 37m drive

Charlotte, NC83 mi · ~2h 24m drive

Raleigh, NC173 mi · ~5h drive

Miami, FL728 mi · ~21h 2m drive

Orlando, FL531 mi · ~15h 20m drive

Tampa, FL573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

Nashville, TN284 mi · ~8h 12m drive

New Orleans, LA650 mi · ~18h 47m drive

Richmond, VA252 mi · ~7h 17m drive

Chicago, IL505 mi · ~14h 35m drive

Detroit, MI429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

Minneapolis, MN856 mi · ~24h 44m drive

St. Louis, MO496 mi · ~14h 20m drive

Kansas City, MO732 mi · ~21h 9m drive

Indianapolis, IN346 mi · ~10h drive

Columbus, OH269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Cleveland, OH365 mi · ~10h 33m drive

Milwaukee, WI576 mi · ~16h 38m drive

Dallas, TX892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Houston, TX909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Austin, TX1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive

San Antonio, TX1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive

Los Angeles, CA2059 mi · ~59h 29m drive

San Francisco, CA2233 mi · ~64h 31m drive

San Diego, CA2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive

Seattle, WA2204 mi · ~63h 40m drive

Portland, OR2210 mi · ~63h 51m drive

Denver, CO1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive

Phoenix, AZ1727 mi · ~49h 53m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1655 mi · ~47h 49m drive

Honolulu, HI4614 mi · ~133h 18m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Charlotte (CLT)81 miles

Rental car

122 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

162 min$97-162

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)163 miles

Rental car

245 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

326 min$196-326

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Appalachian State University Application Checklist

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Appalachian State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award