Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University is a public college in Boone, North Carolina, and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 7 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,156 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $10,568 and the per-credit hour charge is $143. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, 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
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,137 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:17,418
Undergrad students over 25 years old:937
Pell Grant students:5,115
Online and distance education undergrad students:644

Part-time students

6%
Students over 25 years old

5%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$177

In-district tuition and fees

$7,410

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

9 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
Education(2)
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:59%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

403 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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