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Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a public university in a distant town with 19,405 students and a 90% acceptance rate.

Boone, North Carolina · Public · Town, distant · 19,405 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Sun Belt

Admission rate

90%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,214

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,836

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

75%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

85%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,836

10 years after entry

Students

19,405

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: appstate.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,325
$30,001–48,000$11,600
$48,001–75,000$15,204
$75,001–110,000$20,840
Over $110,000$22,382

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreAppalachian State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 11104 credits
Calculus BC3MAT 1110 & 11208 credits
Biology3BIO 1201, 1202 & 12038 credits
Chemistry3CHE 1101 & 11104 credits
Physics 13PHY 11034 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG Elective3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 15003 credits
United States History3HIS 1130 or HIS Elective3 credits
Show all 38 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 11104 credits
Calculus BC3MAT 1110 & 11208 credits
Biology3BIO 1201, 1202 & 12038 credits
Biology4BIO 1201, 1202 & 1203 or BIO 1801 & BIO 18028 credits
Chemistry3CHE 1101 & 11104 credits
Chemistry4CHE 1101, 1110, 1102, & 11208 credits
Physics 13PHY 11034 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG Elective3 credits
English Language and Composition4R C 1000 or ENG Elective3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 15003 credits
English Literature and Composition4R C 1000 or ENG 15003 credits
United States History3HIS 1130 or HIS Elective3 credits
United States History4HIS 12003 credits
Psychology3PSY 12003 credits
Statistics3STT 28103 credits
Statistics4STT 28204 credits
Computer Science A3C S 14253 credits
Computer Science A4C S 14404 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO 20403 credits
Microeconomics3ECO 20303 credits
World History: Modern3HIS 11303 credits
World History: Modern4HIS 11023 credits
Environmental Science3GES 1010 (3 hours) or BIO 1103 (4 hours)3 or 4
Physics 23PHY 11044 credits
European History3HIS 17003 credits
European History4HIS 11013 credits
Human Geography3GHY 10403 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SNH 1040, 1050 (prerequisites waived)6 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SNH 1050, 2005 (prerequisites waived)6 credits
Computer Science Principles3Elective Credit3 credits
Art History3ART 20113 credits
Art History4ARH 2030 & 21306 credits
Music Theory3Elective Credit3 credits
Art: Studio 2D Design3ART 10013 credits
Art: Studio 3D Design3Elective Credit3 credits
Art: Studio Drawing3ART 10033 credits
Chinese Language/Culture3CHN 1040, 1050 (prerequisites waived)6 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3P S 22403 credits
French Language and Culture3FRE 1040, 1050 (prerequisites waived)6 credits
German Language and Culture3GER 1040, 1050 (prerequisites waived)6 credits
Government and Politics: United States3P S 11003 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 1040, 1050 (prerequisites waived)6 credits
Latin3LAT 30103 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 11515 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 11505 credits
Precalculus3MAT ELEC4 credits
Precalculus4MAT 10254 credits
Research3Elective Credit3 credits
Seminar3Elective Credit3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SNH 1050, 2025 (prerequisites waived)6 credits

Source: transfer.appstate.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology362
Business Administration and Management236
Marketing/Marketing Management232
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology197
Biology/Biological Sciences190
Elementary Education and Teaching177
Construction Management143
Finance114
Show the other 70 majors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies107
Accounting99
Social Work95
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse90
Political Science and Government90
Environmental Studies90
English Language and Literature88
Computer Science87
Speech Communication and Rhetoric84
Management Information Systems82
Advertising79
Communication Sciences and Disorders74
Exercise Science and Kinesiology67
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management67
Health/Health Care Administration/Management65
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management64
Radio and Television62
Public Relations/Image Management62
Chemistry56
Public Health52
Dietetics/Dietitian46
Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician45
History44
Anthropology44
Industrial and Product Design37
Child Development36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other35
History Teacher Education35
Environmental Science34
Sociology32
Fine/Studio Arts32
Art/Art Studies30
Interior Design30
Business/Managerial Economics29
Mathematics29
Commercial Photography28
Journalism28
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts27
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching26
Insurance26
Physics25
Graphic Design24
Geography22
Geology/Earth Science22
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other22
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities22
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies21
English/Language Arts Teacher Education20
Music Teacher Education20
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching20
Music Management19
International Business/Trade/Commerce18
Graphic Communications15
Art Teacher Education15
Apparel and Textiles14
Philosophy14
Actuarial Science13
Hospitality Administration/Management9
Music Therapy/Therapist9
Music Performance8
International/Globalization Studies7
Food Science and Technology, Other6
Religion/Religious Studies6
Dance6
Women's Studies4
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant3
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other2
Public Health Education and Promotion2
Photography1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi, Sigma Alpha Omega

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

11% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Boone, NC

54,997 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tri-Cities (TRI)

Nearest hub airport

Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.2 of 20

Elevation

3,233 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

22°F

July high

79°F

Annual snowfall

25.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

0 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,552 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size