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Appalachian State University acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Appalachian State University is 88.6% for fall 2023. Out of 24,001 applicants, 21,275 were admitted and 4,227 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 24,001 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 21,275 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 88.6% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 4,227 |
How this rate compares
Against the North Carolina pilot school average of 55.5%, the rate at Appalachian State University is 33.1 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Appalachian State University is 35.6 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 10 schools in North Carolina and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Appalachian State University.
Similar schools to compare
- East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. Total cost $24,331 for one year.
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina. Total cost $24,672 for one year.
- North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. Total cost $20,680 for one year.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Total cost $26,109 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?
The acceptance rate at Appalachian State University is 88.6% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 21,275, divided by the number who applied, 24,001.
How many students apply to Appalachian State University each year?
In fall 2023, 24,001 students applied to Appalachian State University, 21,275 were admitted, and 4,227 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Appalachian State University compared with other schools in North Carolina?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in North Carolina that publish a rate is 55.5%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Appalachian State University is 88.6%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Appalachian State University cost?
The total cost for one year at Appalachian State University is $23,324 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Appalachian State University?
The graduation rate at Appalachian State University is 73%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.