Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Public
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Appalachian State University admitted 90.1% of applicants university-wide (22,188 of 24,614).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 90.1% | 22,188 | 24,614 |
| In-state | 88.7% | 14,918 | 16,823 |
| Out-of-state | 93.9% | 6,750 | 7,185 |
| International applicants | 85.8% | 520 | 606 |
| Men | 88.5% | 9,155 | 10,340 |
| Women | 91.3% | 13,033 | 14,274 |
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 22,188 admitted students, 4,038 enrolled (18.2% yield).
Appalachian State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1140–1270
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Appalachian State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,796/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,875 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,921 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,796/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,325 |
| $30k–48k | $11,600 |
| $48k–75k | $15,204 |
| $75k–110k | $20,840 |
| Over $110k | $22,382 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Appalachian Excellence Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Appalachian Success Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Nonresident Tuition Scholarship — Reduces out-of-state tuition to in-state rate (Other)
- Provost's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $5,000 per year (International Aid)
Appalachian State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Graduate School application
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities
- Names of three references
- Official standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Graduate School application
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities
- Names of three references
- Official standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Appalachian State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- Interest StatementOptional
- List of ActivitiesOptional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,836
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 74.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,231
- At graduation
Appalachian State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #434
- Forbes: #273
- Niche: #336
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
Appalachian State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Psychology (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 41% of class sections have under 20 students.
Appalachian State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.