What Appalachian State costs
Appalachian State University charges $7,579 a year in published tuition and fees for North Carolina residents, about $3,790 a semester, and $25,212 a year for students from other states, about $12,606 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,169 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,765 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Appalachian State
For fall 2024, Appalachian State University received 24,614 applications and admitted 22,188 students, and 4,038 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1120 and 1280.
What Appalachian State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Appalachian State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 362 |
| Business Administration and Management | 236 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 232 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 197 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 190 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 177 |
| Construction Management | 143 |
| Finance | 114 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Appalachian State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, North Carolina: about 38 miles away
- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee: about 39 miles away
Colleges like Appalachian State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi: 18,397 undergraduates
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi: 21,473 undergraduates
- Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia: 21,790 undergraduates
- University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia: 16,146 undergraduates
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio: 19,633 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Appalachian State University's acceptance rate? 90.1% for fall 2024: 22,188 of 24,614 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Appalachian State University? $7,579 a year for in-state students and $25,212 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Appalachian State University? About 19,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Appalachian State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1120–1280.
What is the campus setting at Appalachian State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Appalachian State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Appalachian State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
