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Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University
287 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Official telephone: (828) 262-2000
Fax number: (828) 262-3296
Website: https://www.appstate.edu/
Appalachian State University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.9
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 82%
Average SAT I: 610 verbal, 590 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1100 - 1270
Average ACT: 24 English, 24 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 10%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 24%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 24,001
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 21,275
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 755
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 326
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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