Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,541
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,537
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,258
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,378
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,799
Net price (after aid)$16,487
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,370
$30k – $48k$11,507
$48k – $75k$15,766
$75k – $110k$20,796
$110k+$21,991
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,836
Median debt at graduation$20,231
Est. monthly loan payment$214
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants26%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans38%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$20.2k below avg
Strong completion rate
73% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$24.5k
below avg
Net price
$16.5k
below avg
Pell
26%
Median debt
$20.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (34)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Social Sciences
International RelationsPolitical ScienceEconomicsSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
1100 - 1280
ACT range
21 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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About Appalachian State University
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- Where is Appalachian State University located?
- Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Appalachian State University?
- Appalachian State University is a public university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Appalachian State University is approximately 89%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Appalachian State University?
- Appalachian State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,541 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Appalachian State University?
- Appalachian State University reports total enrollment of approximately 21,152 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Appalachian State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Appalachian State University.
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