Appalachian State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

88.6%

Acceptance Rate

19,304

Undergrads

$16,487

Net Price / Year

73.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a public 4-year institution located in Boone, NC. The school enrolls approximately 21,570 students. With an acceptance rate of 88.6%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 21,570

Men 9,329

Women 12,241

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 25.7%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 84%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Transfer Activity

5 athletes transferred in · 5 transferred out

Admissions Data

88.6%

Acceptance Rate

24,614

Applications

4,038

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

570

660

SAT Math

550

620

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	24,614	22,188	4,038	90.1%
2022	22,255	18,489	3,917	83.1%
2020	18,178	14,453	3,906	79.5%
2018	16,154	11,221	3,445	69.5%
2016	13,202	9,020	3,125	68.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$16,487

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

25.7%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

73.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Psychology, General.	250	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	235	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	218	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	203	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	187	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	183	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	156	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	149	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	144	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	135	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.	133	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	127	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	122	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	120	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	104	N/A	N/A
Construction Management.	98	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	89	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	86	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	82	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	81	N/A	N/A
Insurance.	78	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	77	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	74	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	71	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	70	N/A	N/A
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.	65	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	63	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	62	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	59	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	59	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	59	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	58	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	57	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	55	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	52	N/A	N/A
History.	49	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	47	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	47	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	43	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	41	N/A	N/A
Economics.	41	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	39	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	39	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	36	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	35	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	35	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	33	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	33	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	33	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	32	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$43,110,256

Total Athletics Expenses

$43,110,256

Total Athletics Revenue

430

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	115	$12,186,327	$12,186,327	N/A
Basketball	Coed	30	$4,043,145	$4,043,145	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	168	$2,143,945	$2,143,945	N/A
Baseball	Men	38	$1,654,956	$1,654,956	N/A
Softball	Women	28	$1,069,042	$1,069,042	N/A
Soccer	Women	26	$1,021,755	$1,021,755	N/A
Volleyball	Women	16	$958,636	$958,636	N/A
Wrestling	Men	35	$835,524	$835,524	N/A
Golf	Coed	22	$802,182	$802,182	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	25	$688,727	$688,727	N/A
Tennis	Women	9	$408,434	$408,434	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	59
Burglary	24
Fondling	24
Aggravated Assault	4
Motor Vehicle Theft	4
Arson	2