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Appalachian State University Science & Tech Programs

Appalachian State University is a public institution located in Boone, NC. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Appalachian State University Rankings

Appalachian State University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 129	State — North Carolina
Overall Quality	#34 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#289 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Appalachian State University?

Contact information for Appalachian State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608
Phone:	8282622000
Website:	www.appstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.appstate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.appstate.edu/

How Do I Get Into Appalachian State University?

You can apply to Appalachian State University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/explore/appalachian-state-university

Appalachian State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Appalachian State University

This is what Appalachian State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Appalachian State University?

Appalachian State University maintains an acceptance rate of 90%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Appalachian State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 660. Math scores were between 550 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1120 to 1280. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Appalachian State University ranged between 21 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Appalachian State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,337	9,152	88%
Women	14,274	13,033	91%

Can I Afford Appalachian State University?

The average net price after aid at Appalachian State University is $16,487. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,242
In-State Fees	$3,337
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,875
Out-of-State Fees	$3,337
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,579
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,212

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Appalachian State University receive some form of financial aid (4,212 students).

Approximately 44% of students at Appalachian State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,899 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,643.

Student Loan Debt

37% of Appalachian State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,197 per year.

Appalachian State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,228 students enrolled at Appalachian State University. Appalachian State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 19,304 undergraduate students at Appalachian State University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Appalachian State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	328
Black or African American	598
Hispanic	1,814
White	15,115
American Indian/Alaska Native	38
Two or More Races	926
Non-Resident	135

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Appalachian State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	3,473
Virginia	92
South Carolina	88
Georgia	65
Florida	59

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Appalachian State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,848 of Appalachian State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Appalachian State University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Appalachian State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	144
Hispanic	114
White	1,467
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	27

Online Learning at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

9,725 undergraduate students at Appalachian State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,534 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 252 students took at least one online class and 1,017 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Appalachian State University

These science & tech programs are offered at Appalachian State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	6	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Appalachian State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.