Appalachian State University
NC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 93.9% | 3,993 | 71.0% | 1,190 |
| 2024-2025 | 90.1% | 0 | 78.0% | 1,200 |
| 2023-2024 | 88.6% | 4,227 | — | 1,190 |
| 2022-2023 | 83.1% | 3,917 | 76.8% | 1,180 |
| 2021-2022 | 85.1% | 4,099 | 72.7% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- East Carolina University
- James Madison University
- Elon University
- University of South Carolina (Columbia)
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Appalachian State University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Kansas
- University of Oregon
- Northern Arizona University
- University of Kentucky
- Temple University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?
Appalachian State University admits 93.9% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Appalachian State University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Appalachian State University is 1110–1270, with a median score of 1190. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1110; students at the 75th percentile scored 1270.
What ACT score do I need for Appalachian State University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Appalachian State University is 20–27, with a median of 23.
How much does Appalachian State University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Appalachian State University is $25,212. Room and board is approximately $12,868. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Appalachian State University?
Appalachian State University's 6-year graduation rate is 71.0%. The first-year retention rate is 84.0%.
How many students attend Appalachian State University?
Appalachian State University enrolls 19,732 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Appalachian State University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.