- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–660 reading and writing, 550–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
- Average net price: $14,712 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Appalachian State University reported: an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Appalachian State University reviews each application.
Appalachian State University GPA requirements
Appalachian State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Appalachian State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Appalachian State University acceptance rate
Appalachian State University admitted 22,188 of 24,614 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Appalachian State University is a public 4-year university in Boone, North Carolina, with 19,560 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Appalachian State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1214 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Appalachian State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Appalachian State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,712 a year at Appalachian State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Appalachian State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Appalachian State University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Appalachian State University test optional?
Check Appalachian State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Appalachian State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 23% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Appalachian State University?
A lot: Appalachian State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Appalachian State University students have?
The middle 50% of Appalachian State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–660 in reading and writing and 550–620 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Appalachian State University accept?
Appalachian State University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 22,188 of 24,614 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Appalachian State University look for?
Appalachian State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do I have a chance at Appalachian State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Appalachian State University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Appalachian State University?
Yes. Appalachian State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Appalachian State University look at legacy status?
No. Appalachian State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Appalachian State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,712 a year at Appalachian State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Appalachian State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Appalachian State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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