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