Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is one of the sixteen public 4-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in Boone town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,811 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,306 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,942 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 89%). Every year 73% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Appalachian State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,242, and fees were $3,060. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,049 and $3,060 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students18,811 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate89% |
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Washington County Public Schools
38 miles away |
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East Tennessee State University
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Tennessee Technology Center at Kingsport
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Tennessee Technology Center at Greeneville
62 miles away |
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Buchanan County Public Schools
71 miles away |
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Wise County Vocational Technical School
72 miles away |
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Bluefield State College
77 miles away |
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Cherokee Technology Center
79 miles away |
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ECPI University - Charlotte
81 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1942 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Admission
70%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1100 to 1270 |
| ACT | 23 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $143/credit | |
| In State Students | $143/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $644/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $237/credit | |
| In State Students | $237/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $896/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,435 | $6,435 | $28,980 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,010 | $10,010 | $45,080 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,875 | $17,875 | $80,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $44,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 71% of Appalachian State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $4,190 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $556 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $3,131 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $3,284 |
| Federal Student Loans | 48% | $5,110 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $10,681 |
$10,473
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,309 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,666 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,846 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,016 |
| Over $110,000$18,457 |
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Student Population
17,017
Undergrads
1,794
Graduates
10,630
Women
8,181
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
83% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
