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Appalachian State University
Boone, NCPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Appalachian State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Boone, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 27
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Physics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,173
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,500
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $104,433
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,670
Earnings 5yr: $102,688
Debt: $22,500
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,218
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,138
Earnings 5yr: $78,484
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,013
Earnings 5yr: $88,331
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,173
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,377
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,041
Earnings 5yr: $81,612
Debt: $23,551
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,580
Earnings 5yr: $78,158
Debt: $23,262
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,033
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,399
Earnings 5yr: $61,858
Debt: $22,096
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,306
Earnings 5yr: $80,272
Debt: $18,625
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,257
Earnings 5yr: $76,819
Debt: $20,280
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,943
Earnings 5yr: $76,064
Debt: $20,000
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,914
Earnings 5yr: $67,517
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,396
Earnings 5yr: $88,101
Debt: $21,267
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,852
Earnings 5yr: $79,580
Debt: $26,930
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,547
Earnings 5yr: $70,123
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,836
In-State Tuition$7,579
Out-of-State Tuition$25,212
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
26%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,663
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,836
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$71,741
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