Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
Appalachian State University is a public college in Boone, North Carolina and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 13 online degree options and 776 online students. The part-time student body is 1,925 students, which represents 6% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,084 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $177. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.appstate.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:17,365
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:939
- Pell Grant students:5,025
- Online and distance education undergrad students:776
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Part-time students6%
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Students over 25 years old5%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences(1)
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
- Education(2)
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:60%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:33%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No