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Appalachian State University
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- Boone, NC 28608
- OPEID College Code: 00290600
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- General Phone: (828) 262-2000
- Chancellor: Kenneth E. Peacock
- Website: www.appstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 15,871
- College Mascot: Mountaineers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.web.appstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,891 | 5,528 | 10,419 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,258 (67%) | 3,887 (70%) | 7,145 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,308 (40%) | 1,408 (36%) | 2,716 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,706 | 100% |
| ACT ® Exam | 489 | 18% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 51%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 14% | 23% | 28% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,712 | $3,174 | $2,429 | $1,358 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 17 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,000 | 2,445 | 1,931 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,241 | $4,023 | $3,435 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,983 | $13,765 | $13,178 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,990 | $5,650 | $5,360 |
| Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,300 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,281 | $12,573 | $11,495 |
| Out of State | $23,023 | $22,315 | $21,238 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,841 | $4,623 | $3,935 |
| Out of State | $14,583 | $14,365 | $13,678 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,841 | $4,623 | $3,935 |
| Out of State | $14,583 | $14,365 | $13,678 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,871 Undergraduate: 13,997 Graduate: 1,874
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,512 Female: 8,359
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,907 Female: 7,090
- Graduate Gender Male: 605 Female: 1,269
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,865 Part-Time: 2,006
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,093 Part-Time: 904
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 772 Part-Time: 1,102
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 90 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 56 | 0.4% |
| Black | 581 | 4% |
| Asian | 177 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 2% |
| White | 14,143 | 89% |
| Unknown | 558 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 39 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,067 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,269 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,879 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,037 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 482 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 367 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 476 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 239 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,344 | 2,252 | 92 |
| Faculty Status | 840 | 810 | 30 |
| Tenured Faculty | 444 | 441 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 419 | - | 419 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 766 | 737 | 29 |
| Primarily Instruction | 759 | 730 | 29 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 110 | 108 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 398 | 386 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,070 | 1,021 | 49 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 299 | 278 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 65 | 65 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 451 | 430 | 21 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,038 (734) | $73,900 (415) | $62,712 (319) |
| Professor | $86,779 (234) | $89,161 (160) | $81,628 (74) |
| Associate Professor | $71,697 (179) | $72,958 (102) | $70,027 (77) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,634 (200) | $61,568 (101) | $57,661 (99) |
| Instructor | $49,060 (5) | $50,799 (2) | $47,900 (3) |
| Lecturer | $43,431 (62) | $46,087 (28) | $41,244 (34) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,867 (3) | $124,468 (1) | $80,067 (2) |
| Professor | $103,175 (2) | $124,468 (1) | $81,881 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,073 (737) | $73,968 (416) | $62,729 (321) |
| Professor | $86,759 (236) | $89,239 (161) | $81,433 (75) |
| Associate Professor | $71,697 (179) | $72,958 (102) | $70,027 (77) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,634 (200) | $61,568 (101) | $57,661 (99) |
| Instructor | $49,060 (5) | $50,799 (2) | $47,900 (3) |
| Lecturer | $43,431 (62) | $46,087 (28) | $41,244 (34) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,273,306 | $1,461,688 | $811,618 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 576 | 338 | 238 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 463 | 296 | 167 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 216 | 90 | 126 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Soccer | 61 | 29 | 32 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 35 | 35 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $84,337 | $40,888 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $39,952 | $20,579 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 66 | 38 | 28 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 14% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 62% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 86 | 42 |
| Liquor Related | 281 | 160 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 58 | 22 |
| Liquor Related | 57 | 33 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 24 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 8 |
| Arson | 3 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 20 | 19 |
| Arson | - | 9 |
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