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Appalachian State University, North Carolina

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina. Appalachian State is the sixth largest institution in North Carolina. The university was featured in the Princeton Review's 2008 edition of America's Best Value Colleges and was recognized by TIME Magazine as a College of the Year in 2001.

Appalachian campus encompasses 1,300 acres. It comprises five colleges and one graduate school that offer more than 140 degree programs and 1,500 courses to students. The academic units are:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Fine and Applied Arts
  • Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music
  • Reich College of Education
  • Walker College of Business
  • Cratis D. Williams Graduate School

The sports teams of Appalachian State are nicknamed the 'Mountaineers'. The teams compete in the Southern Conference and Football Championship Subdivision of NCAA Division I.

Overview of Appalachian State University

Appalachian State can be found in Boone, North Carolina (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Appalachian State.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.

Appalachian State Selectivity

Appalachian State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 510 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 520 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Appalachian State works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 14,653 students were enrolled in Appalachian State.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at Appalachian State. The school student athletes compete in Southern Conference competitions.

Appalachian State Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at Appalachian State, which charges less than many schools of its type.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Appalachian State University is a public comprehensive university, offering a wide variety of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and intermediate levels as well as the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. With a distinctively residential campus and a faculty and staff characterized by high quality and broad diversity of professional skills, Appalachian takes as its mission the practice and propagation of scholarship. This is accomplished particularly through instruction, but also through the research, creative, and service activities of the university community. Appalachian is committed to excellence in its undergraduate and graduate educational programs, while continuing to serve as a center of cultural and professional activity within its state and region."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Appalachian State

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
General Phone: (828) 262-2000
Admissions Phone: (828) 262-2120
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 262-2190
http://www.appstate.edu/

Appalachian State Programs and Degrees (2005)

Appalachian State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching805elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, college student counseling, secondary school administration, history teaching, reading teaching, instructional media design, English teaching, ...
Business And Management583business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, insurance, international business, managerial economics
Liberal Arts468English, political science, sociology, speech and rhetoric, geography, anthropology, history, Spanish language, ...
Therapy And Counseling280psychology, communication disorders, school psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, marriage and family therapy, music therapy, counseling psychology
Media207advertising, public relations, radio and television, journalism
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy138parks and recreation management, exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, vocational counseling
Design116graphic design, interior design, industrial design
Family And Social Work114social work, public administration, child development, food and nutrition, family and consumer science
Security And Law Enforcement98criminal justice and safety
Science91biology, ecology, physics, chemistry, geology
Engineering Technician90industrial tech, engineering technician, electronics tech
Medical Adminstration51public health education, health care administration
Computer Science And Engineering43computer science
Music33music performance, music management
Hospitality31hospitality management
Fine Arts23fine arts
Mathematics18mathematics, statistics
Drama And Performing Arts15drama
Construction Trades13apparel and textiles
Architecture And Planning13urban planning
Religion And Philosophy10philosophy and religious studies
Medicine3gerontology
Art Studies2arts management, art studies
Office And Administration1administrative assistant
Medical Assistant And Technician1clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for Appalachian State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree2,66384
Master's degree55551
Post-master's certificate254
Doctor's degree41

Appalachian State Student Body

In 2005, Appalachian State had a total enrollment of 14,653 students (13,470 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men50%
Women50%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate89%
Graduate11%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1931%
20-2132%
22-2420%
25-297%
30-343%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina90%
Georgia2%
Florida1%
South Carolina1%
Virginia1%
Tennessee1%

Appalachian State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time84 %
Part-Time50 %

Appalachian State Room and Board (2005)

Appalachian State offers campus housing for 5,070 of its 13,470 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Boone, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Appalachian State Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total9,6836,55368%2,51638%
Men4,7253,05365%1,26842%
Women4,9583,50071%1,24836%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510610
SAT Math520610
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2024

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT100%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT20%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (828) 262-2120

Appalachian State Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,435
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,178
Room and board$ 5,360
Room charge$ 2,910
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,500
Books and supplies$ 500
Other expenses$ 2,200

Financial Aid:
Appalachian State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 262-2190

Appalachian State Faculty

Appalachian State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured249132
Non-tenured, but on tenure track10187
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4758

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year10$89,7653$77,463
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Lecturercalendar year0*2*
No academic rankcalendar year1*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year12$90,5737$67,997

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year161$74,82861$68,660
Associate professoracademic year89$60,74776$59,080
Assistant professoracademic year88$55,49979$50,557
Instructoracademic year1*2*
Lectureracademic year25$41,07432$36,720
No academic rankacademic year19$42,71722$38,593
All faculty totalacademic year383$63,238272$54,371

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Appalachian State Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballSouthern Conference
BasketballSouthern Conference
BaseballSouthern Conference
TrackSouthern Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total195117312
Football74074
Basketball141630
Track27128
Baseball23023
All Other Sports57100157

Appalachian State Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General

MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Gerontology

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology

Appalachian State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Appalachian State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Appalachian State Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Appalachian State Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Appalachian State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Appalachian State % of degrees in design
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Appalachian State % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Appalachian State % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Appalachian State % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Appalachian State % of degrees in media
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Appalachian State Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Appalachian State Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Appalachian State % of degrees in education and teaching
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Appalachian State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Appalachian State Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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