School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Appalachian State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608
Phone828-262-2000
WEBhttps://www.appstate.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.appstate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=854
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.appstate.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://appstate.edu/npc/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://admissions.appstate.edu/military-students
Athletichttps://appstatesports.com/documents/2023/8/10/AppState_GSR_FGR.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://odr.appstate.edu/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Appalachian State University is 89.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate89.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$65
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Tuition & Fees

Appalachian State's 2024 tuition & fees is $7,541 for North Carolina residents and $24,537 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.62% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,454).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,380 for North Carolina residents and $24,140 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.70% compared to the last year's rate.
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$7,541$24,537
Graduate Tuition & Fees$8,380$24,140
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 20,436 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,647 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Appalachian State has 18,558 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,878 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students20,436
Undergraduate Students18,558
Graduate Students1,878
Online Enrollment1,647
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Appalachian State offers 171 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 50 out of the 171 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Appalachian State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs171 Programs
Number of online programs50 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✔
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔