Appalachian State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,242

2022 Average Net Price

$13,084

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0274%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

83.1%

22,255 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

20,436

89.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

75.2%

2,348 Graduates

About

Appalachian State University is a higher education institution located in Watauga County, NC. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Appalachian State University were General Psychology (309 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (274 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (190 degrees).

In 2022, 5,388 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Appalachian State University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,414 degrees), 10.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (405 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State University is $4,242, which is $−19,754 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Appalachian State University was 0.0274%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3652 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State University is $4,242, which is $19,754 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,084.

In 2022, 45% of undergraduate students attending Appalachian State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,242

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Appalachian State University was $4,242. The cost of tuition at Appalachian State University is $−19,754 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Appalachian State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,084

2022 Value

2.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Appalachian State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,084. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Appalachian State University grew by 2.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Appalachian State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,032

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Appalachian State University was of $10,032 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 6.78% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 14.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Appalachian State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Appalachian State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 6.25% with respect to 2021, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Appalachian State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0274%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Appalachian State University was 0.0274%, which represents 1 out of the 3652 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Appalachian State University received 22,255 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.37% annual growth. Out of those 22,255 applicants, 18,489 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.1% acceptance rate.

There were 20,436 students enrolled at Appalachian State University in 2022. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Appalachian State University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

18,489

Accepted Out of 22,255

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Appalachian State University was 83.1% (18,489 admissions from 22,255 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 84.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.37%, while admissions grew by 3.37%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Appalachian State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2022)

471

Scores Submitted (2022)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Appalachian State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Appalachian State University had a total enrollment of 20,436 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Appalachian State University is 18,223 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,213. This means that 89.2% of students enrolled at Appalachian State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Appalachian State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.9% White, 7.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 3.66% Black or African American, 1.63% Asian, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Appalachian State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.3%), followed by White Male (35.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Appalachian State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,436 students. The full-time enrollment at Appalachian State University is 18,223 and the part-time enrollment is 2,213. This means that 89.2% of students enrolled at Appalachian State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Appalachian State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Appalachian State University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Appalachian State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Appalachian State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
16,536 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,604 enrolled students
Two or More Races
878 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Appalachian State University is 80.9% White, 7.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 3.66% Black or African American, 1.63% Asian, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 130 students (0.636%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,384 more women than men received degrees from Appalachian State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Appalachian State University is white (4,414 degrees awarded). There were 10.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (405 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Appalachian State University is General Psychology (309 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (274 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (190 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Appalachian State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (45 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (405 degrees), and Education (869 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Appalachian State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,568,016 people), Secondary school teachers (470,022 people), Education administrators (263,795 people), Special education teachers (186,896 people), and Postsecondary teachers (175,129 people).

The most specialized majors at Appalachian State University in 2022 are Library Science (45 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (405 degrees), Education (869 degrees), Physical Sciences (115 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (191 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Appalachian State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Appalachian State University are Library Science (45 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (405 degrees), Education (869 degrees), Physical Sciences (115 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (191 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Appalachian State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,782,545 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (372,765 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (257,360 people), Individual & family services (143,324 people), and Outpatient care centers (128,083 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Appalachian State University.

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
309 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
274 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
190 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Appalachian State University was General Psychology with 309 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Appalachian State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,002

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,386

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 2,002 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian State University, which is 0.591 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,386).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Appalachian State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.49 times more than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian State University in General Psychology, which is 3.44 times more than the 71 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 54% of students graduating from Appalachian State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Appalachian State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.98% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,414 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
405 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
203 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Appalachian State University is white (4,414 degrees awarded). There were 10.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (405 degrees).

0.705% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,777 degrees awarded
White Male
1,637 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
276 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Appalachian State University is white female (2,777 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1637 degrees).

Operations

Appalachian State University has an endowment valued at nearly $191M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.9M (4.67%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Appalachian State University had a total salary expenditure of 478M. Appalachian State University employs 339 Professors, 240 Lecturers and 225 Assistant professors. Most academics at Appalachian State University are Male Professor (189), Female Professor (150), and Female Lecturer (142).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Appalachian State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 415 employees, Service, with 325 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 212 employees.

Endowment

$191M

2022 Endowment

6.24%

growth from 2021

Appalachian State University has an endowment valued at about $191M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Appalachian State University grew 6.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $144M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Appalachian State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.99M - Federal
$2.02M - State
$812k - Local

As of 2022, Appalachian State University received $6.99M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.02M from state grants and contracts, and $812k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$209M

2022 Salaries

0.373%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Appalachian State University paid a median of $209M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($478M) and a 0.373% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.48% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.8% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$83.9M

Instructional Salaries

1,043

Number of Employees

In 2022, Appalachian State University paid a total of $83.9M to 1,043 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

339 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

415 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Appalachian State University were Professor with 339 employees, Lecturer with 240 employees, and Assistant professor with 225 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Appalachian State University were Office and Administrative Support with 415 employees, Service with 325 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 212 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Appalachian State University was Male Professor with 189 employees, Female Professor with 150 employees, and Female Lecturer with 142 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Appalachian State University.

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