# Appalachian State University

Public college in Boone, NC. IPEDS ID 197869.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/appalachian-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,836 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 75%; beats 84% of NC colleges and 85% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,836; beats 72% of NC colleges and 46% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,325 |
| 30-48k | $11,600 |
| 48-75k | $15,204 |
| 75-110k | $20,840 |
| 110k+ | $22,382 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.23 years on average (58% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,836 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,325 | $39,445 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,600 | $49,068 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,204 | $64,313 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,840 | $88,153 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,382 | $94,676 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,169 in-state; about $40,802 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $7,579 in-state, $25,212 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,258; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–660; SAT math: 550–620; ACT: 21–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 24,001 applicants, 21,275 admitted, 4,227 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT 21–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 89%, ACT 21–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, class rank, gpa; important: test scores, interview, extracurriculars, talent, volunteer, work experience, interest; considered: essay, character, first generation
- Early decision: no; early action: not reported; waitlist: yes (129 admitted of 222 who accepted a spot)
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.8
- Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15XVbySATTiqtLrCE8d4D-q9MP_D0b2D7

## Majors (72 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $68,675 | $97,670 | $22,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $56,650 | $87,041 | $23,551 |
| Accounting | $55,671 | $85,580 | $23,262 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $56,340 | $83,033 | $24,250 |
| Physics | not reported | $82,399 | $22,096 |
| Insurance | $55,611 | $82,306 | $18,625 |
| Construction Management | $59,809 | $80,257 | $20,280 |
| Nursing | $69,420 | $78,943 | $20,000 |
| Energy Systems Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $76,914 | not reported |
| Finance | $52,004 | $75,396 | $21,267 |
| International Business | $43,989 | $72,852 | $26,930 |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | $47,333 | $69,956 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $42,999 | $69,439 | $19,500 |
| Economics | $33,742 | $67,285 | $21,894 |
| Health Administration | $37,911 | $66,227 | $24,125 |
| Business Administration | $44,126 | $64,932 | $21,497 |
| Mathematics | $40,856 | $62,271 | $17,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $36,945 | $58,516 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | $40,488 | $58,329 | $24,949 |
| Geography | $41,648 | $58,289 | $17,750 |
| Linguistics | $24,657 | $55,778 | $23,342 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $36,559 | $55,671 | $21,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,829 | $55,594 | $21,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $35,796 | $55,474 | $18,750 |
| Communications | $38,331 | $55,307 | $21,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $23,532 | $55,235 | $23,250 |
| Political Science | $30,096 | $54,344 | $21,500 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,722 | $53,543 | $21,500 |
| Food Science and Technology | $38,743 | $53,369 | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | $35,021 | $53,269 | $22,853 |
| Biology | $29,946 | $53,228 | $23,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $12,383 | $53,125 | $19,875 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $52,440 | not reported |
| Social Work | $32,725 | $51,012 | $22,184 |
| Dietetics | $31,934 | $50,403 | $25,025 |
| Special Education | $43,283 | $50,264 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | $34,148 | $49,039 | $20,361 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,702 | $48,546 | $24,323 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,018 | $48,255 | $21,614 |
| Journalism | $27,116 | $48,243 | $21,000 |
| Psychology | $27,484 | $47,720 | $21,444 |
| Sociology | $31,559 | $47,180 | $20,606 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $27,631 | $46,207 | $23,125 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,144 | $46,057 | $21,500 |
| English | $23,397 | $45,954 | $21,430 |
| Theatre | $20,256 | $44,986 | $24,755 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $28,357 | $44,297 | $24,412 |
| Anthropology | $19,624 | $42,107 | $23,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $29,646 | $41,052 | $19,706 |
| Studio Art | $22,120 | $41,002 | $21,985 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $30,062 | $40,461 | $18,935 |
| History | $28,454 | $40,371 | $20,400 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $21,143 | not reported | $24,977 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | $23,073 | not reported | $22,991 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | $17,500 |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | $23,304 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $54,930 (NC), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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