Appalachian State University North Carolina

High research spending university in the North Carolina mountains with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition.

College statistics

Address:
287 Rivers St
Boone, NC
28608
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.appstate.edu/
Setting:
Town
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Appalachian State University is a public research institution in Boone, North Carolina, classified as Research 2 for high spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls over 21,000 students and maintains a professions-focused curriculum, with Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services as the primary undergraduate major. Located in a town setting, App State serves a broad mix of regional and out-of-state students.

In-state tuition is $4,242 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $17,110 including room and board; out-of-state students pay $21,875 in tuition and face a total cost of $34,743. The acceptance rate is 88.6 percent, indicating open admissions. Test scores reflect a wide range of academic backgrounds: the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 650 and SAT Math is 630, while the 75th percentile ACT Composite is 27.

This school is well-suited for students seeking a research-active institution with manageable costs and straightforward admissions, particularly in-state applicants from the Southeast. Ask about available scholarships and financial aid to understand net cost after support. More information is available at appstate.edu.