Appalachian State University
Boone, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Boone, NC · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 19,444 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1100–1270 · 12% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1070–1240 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 21–27 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 73% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $23,169 in-state · $40,802 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Education, Parks, recreation & fitness, Communications.
Strongest majors at App State
- Business & finance at App State: #309 of 650 schools, score 53/100, about 941 graduates a year
- Physics & astronomy at App State: #274 of 525 schools, score 47/100, about 20 graduates a year
- History at App State: #386 of 692 schools, score 47/100, about 60 graduates a year
- English & writing at App State: #397 of 697 schools, score 46/100, about 72 graduates a year
- Languages at App State: #336 of 586 schools, score 48/100, about 25 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at App State: #398 of 689 schools, score 47/100, about 46 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at App State: #409 of 697 schools, score 42/100, about 36 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at App State: #239 of 406 schools, score 52/100, about 103 graduates a year