Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is moderately difficult to get into. Appalachian State University admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 22,255 students applied to Appalachian State University and 18,489 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Appalachian State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the application fee is $65.

Students who apply to Appalachian State University for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than January 25.

Appalachian State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Appalachian State University's admissions stats.

Appalachian State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13.09%
Mean SAT Score	1210
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12.02%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	29.13%
Waitlist	Yes

Appalachian State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Appalachian State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 25
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	January 25

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Want to Apply Early to Appalachian State University?

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Appalachian State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Appalachian State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 25.

Appalachian State University accepts around 82% of early action applicants and 83% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Appalachian State University admitted 13,16 of the 16,42 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Appalachian State University Admissions

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Is Appalachian State University Challenging To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into App State. App State evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, App State accepted 83% of all applicants, around 18,489 from the 22,255 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like App State, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Appalachian State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Appalachian State University

In 2022, Appalachian State University waitlisted 1,350 students and 612 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 194 eventually got in.

What Does Appalachian State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Appalachian State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Appalachian State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Appalachian State University for more information on admission factors.

Appalachian State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Appalachian State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Appalachian State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Appalachian State University?

Students admitted to Appalachian State University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0. Appalachian State University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 84.1% submitted a class rank. At Appalachian State University 13.09% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41.11% were in the top 25% and 80.68% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Appalachian State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	48.54%
3.75 and 3.99	22.67%
3.50 and 3.74	18.2%
3.25 and 3.49	7.6%
3.00 and 3.24	2.51%
2.50 and 2.9	0.48%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Appalachian State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Appalachian State University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12.02% of Appalachian State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 29.13% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Appalachian State University?

To be competitive with other Appalachian State University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1100 and 1270 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Appalachian State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1270 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Appalachian State University student is 1210.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Appalachian State University students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Appalachian State University students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at Appalachian State University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Appalachian State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Appalachian State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Appalachian State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Appalachian State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Appalachian State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Appalachian State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Appalachian State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Appalachian State University.

Does Appalachian State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Appalachian State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Appalachian State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Appalachian State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Appalachian State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Appalachian State University?

❌ No, Appalachian State University is test optional, so you can make the call whether to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Appalachian State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Appalachian State University has an acceptance rate of 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?

❌ Appalachian State University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Appalachian State University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Appalachian State University was 82% in 2021.

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