Appalachian State University
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 8.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 138 Title IV programs, 75 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 63 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing75 · 54.3%
- No Data63 · 45.7%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Programmatic accreditations · 14
Action history · 20
- Aug 2025Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Aug 2025Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Dec 2024Renewal of AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Dec 2023Grant Substantive Change: OtherSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Oct 2023Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 6,504 students received $37.8M in Pell grants, alongside $76.6M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,662 borrowers who entered repayment, 48 (1.3%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Appalachian State
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 11
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus16
- Non-campus3
Includes 12 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- New River Hall1 fireDamage $1,000-$9,999
Data quality: 3 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Appalachian State vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Appalachian State selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectAppalachian State University | 75% | — | 21,570 | $16,487 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 44% | 93.3% | 7,674 | $9,918 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 42% | 87.0% | 8,579 | $15,028 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 50% | 67.9% | 19,291 | $10,785 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 59% | 58.2% | 14,822 | $8,155 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 49% | 96.0% | 13,658 | $13,869 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| Peer group median | 50% | 87.0% | 14,240 | $12,327 |
Institutions like Appalachian State
Explore the federal data for institutions in Appalachian State's comparison group.
- Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNorth Carolina
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Grad rate44%Admit rate93.3%Enrollment7,674Net price$9,918View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNorth Carolina
North Carolina Central University
Grad rate42%Admit rate87.0%Enrollment8,579Net price$15,028View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsGeorgia
University of North Georgia
Grad rate50%Admit rate67.9%Enrollment19,291Net price$10,785View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsFlorida
University of West Florida
Grad rate59%Admit rate58.2%Enrollment14,822Net price$8,155View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsAlabama
Troy University
Grad rate49%Admit rate96.0%Enrollment13,658Net price$13,869View data
Appalachian State Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research, Assessment & Planning (IRAP), as a primary source for institutional data, equips the Appalachian State University community to make data-informed decisions that contribute to continuous improvement and institutional success.
Visit IR office page- Rick SearsExecutive Director
- Genesis BakerProgram Specialist
- Amanda HarperSenior Research Analyst
- Heith SimpsonBusiness Intelligence/Data Analyst
- Ginny MoenchEnrollment Management BI Analyst
- Scott MoomawSr. Business Intelligence Analyst
- Rich TedderBusiness & Technology Applications Analyst
- Cathy ZieglerTechnology Support Analyst
- Dr. Tina HoganDirector of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
- Vivian ThompsonSurvey and Course Evaluation Coordinator
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardanalytics.appstate.edu
- Data definitionData TerminologyThe Data Terminology page at Appalachian State University provides definitions for various terms related to data governance, management, and security within the institution. This resource aims to facilitate effective management and use of data to support the university's goals. It outlines key terms like big data, data privacy, and data security, emphasizing their role in ensuring the protection and strategic use of institutional data.data.appstate.edu
- FactbookFact Book Archive2019This page serves as an archive for past Fact Books of Appalachian State University, detailing historical enrollment data from as early as 1903 up to the academic year 2018-2019. The page provides links to downloadable PDF documents of these Fact Books, allowing users to access detailed reports for each academic year mentioned. This archived information is managed under the office of Strategic Analytics & Institutional Research.analytics.appstate.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Institutional Effectiveness TermsThe page provides a link to a PDF document containing a glossary of terms related to institutional effectiveness at Appalachian State University, as part of their Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning section. The glossary aims to clarify key terms and concepts used in the context of assessment questions, academic programs, and support units. The detailed framework ensures that institutional practices meet strategic and educational objectives effectively.irap.appstate.edu
- Strategic planEmpowering Human Potential through the Appalachian Experience2022Appalachian State University's Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 outlines a vision titled 'Empowering Human Potential through the Appalachian Experience.' The plan is structured around six strategic priorities focused on enhancing education, research, engagement, community, faculty and staff excellence, and sustainability. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare students for success through an engaging curriculum and innovative partnerships while fostering a resilient and supportive university environment.appstate.edu
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