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| Location | Boone, North Carolina |
| Online | appstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 16,154 prospective students applied, and 11,221 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,445 enrolled in the school. 17,291 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,817 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $4,242 plus fees of $3,122. ASU is ranked 475 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ASU is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Appalachian State University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#475 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#147 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#5 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1270 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 4.05 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $3,122 |
| Room and Board | $8,548 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,582 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,194 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $3,122 |
| Room and Board | $8,548 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,582 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,001 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 17% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197869 IPEDS survey data for Appalachian State University.
Current students may use the Appalachian State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.