Appalachian State University
PublicBoone, NC
Appalachian State University, in Boone, NC, is a public very large school, enrolling around 19,444 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 90% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $97,670/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Appalachian State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 7% submitted SAT scores, 20% submitted ACT scores.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,633 more per year in tuition and fees (3.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Appalachian State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Appalachian State University weighs your application
From Appalachian State University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Appalachian State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Appalachian State University look for in applicants?
Per Appalachian State University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Appalachian State University's acceptance rate?
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Appalachian State University?
Per Appalachian State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1110–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Appalachian State University?
Per Appalachian State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Appalachian State University cost?
Appalachian State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,169 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Appalachian State University?
For 2024-25, Appalachian State University's published tuition and required fees were $25,212 for out-of-state students and $7,579 for in-state students -- $17,633 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Appalachian State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Appalachian State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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