Appalachian State University
2019-20
The 2019-20 Common Data Set for Appalachian State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$51,836
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
75%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$16,836
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$20,231
federal loans only
FSA
10%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
232numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://irap.appstate.edu/institutional-research/common-data-sets
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 14 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 296 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 132 | Not reported | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 2800 | Not reported | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 8 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 60 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 170 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 3501 | Not reported | Not reported |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 4172 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 32 |
| Master's degrees | 649 |
| Post-master's certificates | 87 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 16 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Final cohort | 732 | 569 | 1580 | 2881 |
| Completed in less than four years | 333 | 309 | 883 | 1525 |
| Completed in less than five years | 128 | 92 | 273 | 493 |
| Completed in less than six years | 21 | 21 | 39 | 81 |
| Total completers | 482 | 422 | 1195 | 2099 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.65847% | 0.741652% | 0.756329% | 0.728566% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Final cohort | 710 | 538 | 1774 | 3022 |
| Completed in less than four years | 326 | 291 | 962 | 1579 |
| Completed in less than five years | 119 | 85 | 318 | 522 |
| Completed in less than six years | 18 | 12 | 46 | 76 |
| Total completers | 463 | 388 | 1326 | 2177 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.652113% | 0.72119% | 0.747463% | 0.720384% |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 0 | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 2015 | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 20145 | 13 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 150 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 87.76% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
4 TABLESTotal academic units15
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Class rank | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Academic GPA | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Standardized test scores | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Application essay | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Recommendations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Talent or ability | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Alumni relation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Geographical residence | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State residency | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Volunteer work | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Work experience | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Level of applicant interest | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 41 | Not reported |
| ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1110 | 1270 | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 560 | 640 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 540 | 630 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 | Not reported |
| ACT math | 21 | 26 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 21 | 28 | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Percent who had GPA of 4.052.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9925.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.495.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.241.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.5
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.00
Amount of application fee:65
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1276 | 1478 | Not reported | 2754 |
| Admitted | 1093 | 1287 | Not reported | 2380 |
| Enrolled | 704 | 745 | Not reported | 1449 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.25
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Student entering Appalachian with military service can earn up to 8 semester hours of credit for completion of basic training, which includes a General Education Wellness requirement (2
Student Life
2 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)8%
Percent of males who join fraternities9%
Percent of females who join sororities11%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%
Percent of males who join fraternities2%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing32%
Percent who live off campus or commute68%
Percent of students age 25 and older6%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 19049 | 18862 |
| Tuition: in-district | 4242 | 4201 |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 3168 | Not reported |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Minimum2
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
6 TABLESAcademic Year2018-2019 estimated
Federal$22,413,117
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$13,367,157
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,858,118
Total Scholarships/Grants$51,975,390
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$39,258,194
Federal Work-Study$1,159,102
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$52,000
Total Self-Help$40,417,296
Parent Loans$20,966,487
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,486,669
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,117,037
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,453,951
Total Scholarships/Grants$3,645,045
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$10,176,791
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$10,176,791
Parent Loans$9,881,743
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,494,476
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,428
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):15
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H Page 23 Common Data Set 2019-2020
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
based on ____ students18,089
and ____ faculty1,154
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 0.50% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 2.68% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 0.24% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.19% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 7.74% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 9.23% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.56% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0.96% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.61% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.21% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.58% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.57% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.03% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.43% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 6.69% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0.60% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.68% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 2.64% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2.52% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.94% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | 0.00% |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 6.52% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 10.59% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 20.76% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0.93% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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