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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From Appalachian State University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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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?
Admitted students at Appalachian State University typically score between 1120–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Appalachian State University?
Admitted students at Appalachian State University typically score between 21–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
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.
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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