Appalachian State University

Boone, NC
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Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
19,304
Graduation Rate
73%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,836
Retention Rate
85%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11001280
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2127
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,541
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,537
Avg Net Price
$16,487
Room & Board
$12,258
Total COA
$22,654
Median Debt
$20,231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,370
$30,001–48,000
$11,507
$48,001–75,000
$15,766
$75,001–110,000
$20,796
$110,001+
$21,991
Pell Grant Rate: 26%
Federal Loan Rate: 38%

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Sticker Price$36,795
Estimated Net Price$16,487 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
73%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,836
Retention Rate
85%
Median Debt
$20,231

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
21.9%
Education
9.4%
Health Professions
9.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.3%
Psychology
7.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.1%
Communication
6.0%
Social Sciences
5.3%
Biology
3.9%
Criminal Justice
3.6%

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
80.7%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More
4.6%
International
0.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

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App Fee (Domestic)$65
App Fee (International)$65

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.