Appalachian State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
19,304
Men / Women
45% / 55%
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Black
4%
Mixed
4%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
International
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
26%
Life & Natural Sciences
22%
Education
8%
Arts
7%
Professional
4%
Engineering, Computing & Math
3%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,579
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$25,212
Est. In-State Cost
$9,804
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$32,614
10-Year ROI
$164,000
ROI Percentile
64th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
84%
4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-Out Rate
18%
Weather
Comfortable Days
130 (95th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,520 (36th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
241 (40th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $8M | #273 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $1M | #281 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $1M | #311 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 20 | #383 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 0 | #612 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
1,000 (5%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
32%
SAT Range
1,120
–
1,280
ACT Range
21
–
27
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | 4,276 | 41% / 59% | 0% | $60,850 | |
| Computer Science | 87 — | 87% / 13% | 0% | $109,243 | |
| Mathematics | 29 +1 | 55% / 45% | 0% | $65,182 | |
| Physics | 25 — | 76% / 24% | 0% | $65,806 | |
| Biology | 190 +3 | 32% / 68% | 0% | $71,524 | |
| Chemistry | 56 +3 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $65,533 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 74 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | $63,119 | |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 46 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $60,421 | |
| Environmental Science | 34 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | $44,030 | |
| Environmental Studies | 90 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | $44,030 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 197 +1 | 32% / 68% | 0% | — | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 67 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $58,707 | |
| Food Science and Technology | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Geosciences | 22 — | 68% / 32% | 0% | $55,526 | |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 90 — | 13% / 87% | 0% | $80,919 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $50,277 | |
| Public Health | 52 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $51,629 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $51,629 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Accounting | 99 +2 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $88,557 | |
| Actuarial Science | 13 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | — | |
| Advertising and Public Relations | 79 +1 | 34% / 66% | 1% | $58,746 | |
| Business Management and Administration | 236 +6 | 58% / 42% | 0% | $73,841 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 29 +5 | 86% / 14% | 3% | — | |
| Finance | 114 +17 | 73% / 27% | 0% | $93,724 | |
| Health Administration | 65 +1 | 18% / 82% | 2% | $63,009 | |
| Hospitality Management | 9 +2 | 11% / 89% | 0% | $61,656 | |
| International Business | 18 +2 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $84,660 | |
| Logistics | 64 +14 | 77% / 23% | 0% | $73,841 | |
| Management Information Systems and Statistics | 82 +4 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $86,821 | |
| Marketing | 232 +7 | 54% / 46% | 0% | $63,447 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 67 — | 63% / 37% | 1% | $42,019 | |
| Risk Management and Insurance | 26 +16 | 65% / 35% | 0% | $85,396 | |
| Anthropology | 44 +2 | 30% / 70% | 0% | $42,897 | |
| Child Development | 36 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,965 | |
| Criminal Justice | 107 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | $53,797 | |
| English | 88 +1 | 27% / 73% | 0% | $40,401 | |
| Geography | 22 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $65,259 | |
| History | 44 +2 | 61% / 39% | 0% | $41,760 | |
| Intercultural and International Studies | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 28 +2 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $51,147 | |
| Linguistics | 22 +5 | 32% / 68% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 14 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 90 — | 60% / 40% | 1% | $50,850 | |
| Psychology | 362 +1 | 21% / 79% | 1% | $45,498 | |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 62 +3 | 19% / 81% | 0% | $58,746 | |
| Radio and Television | 62 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $46,993 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 95 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $53,061 | |
| Sociology | 32 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $47,513 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 84 +1 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $48,477 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 22 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $52,579 | |
| Elementary Education | 177 — | 3% / 97% | 1% | $48,965 | |
| English Education | 20 — | 35% / 65% | 0% | $50,277 | |
| General Education | 21 — | 48% / 52% | 0% | — | |
| History Teacher Education | 35 — | 66% / 34% | 0% | $50,277 | |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 26 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $48,965 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 35 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $48,965 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,277 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | 14 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $47,681 | |
| Art Education | 15 +1 | 7% / 93% | 0% | $50,277 | |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 +3 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Commercial Photography | 28 +1 | 36% / 64% | 0% | $58,479 | |
| Dance | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Fine Arts | 30 +1 | 7% / 93% | 0% | $36,393 | |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 32 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $36,393 | |
| Graphic Communications | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 24 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $58,479 | |
| Industrial Design | 37 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | $58,479 | |
| Interior Design | 30 — | 7% / 93% | 3% | $58,479 | |
| Music Education | 20 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $50,277 | |
| Music Management | 19 — | 79% / 21% | 0% | $48,971 | |
| Music Performance | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Photography | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 27 +1 | 37% / 63% | 0% | $29,877 | |
| Construction Management | 143 — | 87% / 13% | 0% | $81,722 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician | 45 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | — |