Appalachian State University
Public, 4-year
287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608
Quick Facts
19,304
Total Enrollment
89%
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
$43,663
Median Earnings (6yr)
$7,541
In-State Tuition
$16,487
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1187
Avg SAT Score
About Appalachian State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 287 Rivers St |
| City | Boone, NC |
| ZIP Code | 28608 |
| County | Watauga County |
President/Chief Administrator: Sheri N. Everts (Chancellor)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 19,304 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 44% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black | 3.1% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 5.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 6.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$7,541
In-State Tuition
$24,537
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,654
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,487
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 38% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 26% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $20,231 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $30,123 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 72% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,663
6 Years After
$48,423
8 Years After
$51,836
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $29,502 | 75th percentile: $59,548
Earnings by Family Income Background
$40,219
Low Income
$43,633
Middle Income
$45,674
High Income
Student Outcomes
85%
Full-Time Retention
56%
Part-Time Retention
73%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,995
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,519
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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