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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - North Carolina

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a public college located in Boone, North Carolina, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Appalachian State University is $4,839. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $19,849. The college offers Master’s degrees in 39 different degree areas, with 14 Master’s degrees offered online. Appalachian State University enrolls 2,086 graduate students, with 56% part-time students, 49% online students, and 17% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.appstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
920 full-time
1,166 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,023
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:363
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:21
  • Online students
    49%
  • Male/Female
    30% / 70%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$4,839
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$19,849
  • Application fee:$65
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,168
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$269
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,168
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,103
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
654 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
17 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:2
  • 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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