Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University sits in the town of Boone at an elevation of 3,333 feet. The 1,200-acre mountain campus, established in 1899 as a teacher training school, combines modern academic buildings with traditional brick architecture and mountain-style structures. The public university maintains moderate selectivity in admissions and offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in education, business, and sustainable technology. The Reich College of Education stands as one of the largest teacher preparation programs in North Carolina, while the Hayes School of Music and Walker College of Business have established strong regional reputations. Most first-year students live in one of the university's multiple residence halls, and the institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Mountaineers, with particular recognition for its football program.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ASU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Appalachian State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#597 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#193 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#8 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#17 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1280 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $3,299 |
| Room and Board | $12,258 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,725 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,324 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $3,299 |
| Room and Board | $12,258 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,725 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,320 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025