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
89%Acceptance
1187SAT Avg
19,304Students
16:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$51,836Earnings 10yr
$16,487Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1187
Reading & WritingMid: 610
560650
MathMid: 605
540630
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2127
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
Programs (147)
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
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Source: Wikipedia