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Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

Travel:

2 hours by car

Local Airport:

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) or Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • The Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge

  • Courtyard by Marriott Boone

  • Holiday Inn Express Boone

Places to Eat

  • Lost Province Brewing Co.

  • The Loca

  • Vidalia Restaurant & Wine Bar

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Wake Forest University – ~2 hr 15 min

  • Davidson College – ~2 hr 30 min

  • UNC Greensboro – ~1 hr 45 min

  • Elon University – ~2 hr 45 min

College Snapshot

Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University (App State) blends academic excellence with an active, outdoor lifestyle. Known for its welcoming community, sustainability focus, and strong programs in business, education, environmental science, and health professions, App State offers students the best of both worlds—a hands-on education and an unforgettable mountain experience.



📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 24,614

  • Acceptance Rate: 90.1%

  • Early Action Applicants: 18,241 | Admitted: 15,597

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT required for some applicants)


🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 72% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 11% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    40% earned a 4.0 GPA
    18% earned 3.75–3.99
    18% earned 3.50–3.74
    14% earned 3.25–3.49
    Admitted students typically present GPAs above 3.5 and strong academic rigor.

  • Test Scores (optional):
    Middle 50% SAT:     1140–1270
    Average SAT: 610 Verbal / 587 Math
    Middle 50% ACT: 18–29 (average 24)


📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Very Important: Academic GPA, rigor of coursework, and class rank

  • Important: Standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, volunteer work, work experience, interview, and demonstrated interest

  • Considered: Character/personal qualities, first-generation status, and racial/ethnic background

  • Not Considered: Alumni relation, religious affiliation, or geographic residence

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