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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:
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.
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.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
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.
A tenure system is one way Appalachian State works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 14,653 students were enrolled in Appalachian State.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 805 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, college student counseling, secondary school administration, history teaching, reading teaching, instructional media design, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 583 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, insurance, international business, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 468 | English, political science, sociology, speech and rhetoric, geography, anthropology, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 280 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, marriage and family therapy, music therapy, counseling psychology |
| Media | 207 | advertising, public relations, radio and television, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 138 | parks and recreation management, exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, vocational counseling |
| Design | 116 | graphic design, interior design, industrial design |
| Family And Social Work | 114 | social work, public administration, child development, food and nutrition, family and consumer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 98 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 91 | biology, ecology, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | industrial tech, engineering technician, electronics tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 51 | public health education, health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer science |
| Music | 33 | music performance, music management |
| Hospitality | 31 | hospitality management |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics, statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Construction Trades | 13 | apparel and textiles |
| Architecture And Planning | 13 | urban planning |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management, art studies |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Appalachian State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,663 | 84 |
| Master's degree | 555 | 51 |
| Post-master's certificate | 25 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Appalachian State had a total enrollment of 14,653 students (13,470 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 90% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,683 | 6,553 | 68% | 2,516 | 38% |
| Men | 4,725 | 3,053 | 65% | 1,268 | 42% |
| Women | 4,958 | 3,500 | 71% | 1,248 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (828) 262-2120
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 249 | 132 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 101 | 87 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 58 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $89,765 | 3 | $77,463 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $90,573 | 7 | $67,997 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 161 | $74,828 | 61 | $68,660 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 89 | $60,747 | 76 | $59,080 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 88 | $55,499 | 79 | $50,557 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 25 | $41,074 | 32 | $36,720 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $42,717 | 22 | $38,593 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 383 | $63,238 | 272 | $54,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 195 | 117 | 312 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Track | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 100 | 157 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Appalachian State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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