Appalachian State University

Boone, NC · Public

Acceptance rate
90%
Average SAT
1,214
ACT midpoint
27
Enrollment
19,444
In-state tuition
$7,579
Out-of-state tuition
$25,212
Avg net price
$16,836
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1120 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 27

Popular programs at Appalachian State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.309
2Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.274
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.250
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.229
5Marketing.190
6Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.158
7Biology, General.156
8Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.145
9Criminal Justice and Corrections.145
10Design and Applied Arts.128
11Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.123
12Natural Resources Conservation and Research.119
13Social Work.112
14Political Science and Government.111
15Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.107
16Construction Management.103
17Finance and Financial Management Services.88
18Management Information Systems and Services.88
19Communication and Media Studies.83
20Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.83

Showing top 20 of 61 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?

Appalachian State University has an acceptance rate of 90% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Appalachian State University?

Admitted students at Appalachian State University typically score between 1120 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Appalachian State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Appalachian State University is approximately $16,836 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Appalachian State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Appalachian State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.