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Appalachian State University

Q: How much does Appalachian State University cost?

In-state tuition is $7,541 and out-of-state tuition is $24,537 per year.

Q: What do Appalachian State University graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $43,663 and 10 years after is $51,836.

Q: What percentage of students at Appalachian State University take federal loans?

37.6% of students take out federal loans.

Boone, North Carolina · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,663

Acceptance Rate

89%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$7,541

At a Glance

Total Students

19,304

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

38%

Median Debt

$20,231

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Appalachian State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 88.6%. The university enrolls 19,304 students. The average in-state tuition is $7,541. The university's graduation rate is 74.1%, and its retention rate is 85.3%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $37,893. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,663, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,836. The median debt for graduates is $20,231, and 37.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 57% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Appalachian State University alumni earn a median salary of $37,893. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $43,663. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $51,836. The median debt for graduates is $20,231.

Appalachian State University is a public institution with an 88.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 74.1%, and the retention rate is 85.3%. The in-state tuition is $7,541, and 37.6% of students receive financial aid.