Appalachian State University
Top reasons you should go to App State
App State is known for its special combination of people and place, set in one of the country’s most beautiful locations — the perfect setting to strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions, enhance your leadership skills and take the next step in your life’s journey.
Invest in your future. You deserve a great return.
How much does it cost to attend App State? Less than you might think.
Our commitment to sustainability is a tradition, not a trend.
Are you the kind of student who desires a deep and lasting understanding of sustainability? Our commitment to research, creativity, innovation and practice is making a difference now and for our future.
Find your community
Are you the kind of student who seeks learning beyond the classroom? Get involved and look for opportunities to explore your passions, develop valuable leadership skills and create lifelong bonds and friendships.
You’ll thrive in our challenging and supportive academic environment.
Are you the kind of student who enjoys the challenges of “discovering why”? From the moment you begin your Appalachian education, you’ll be expected to develop as a critical and creative thinker, an effective communicator and an inquisitive local-to-global learner. Our faculty value the importance of thoughtfully considering context and will support your ambitions.
You’ll have many opportunities to explore the world, abroad or at home.
Are you the kind of student who aspires to lead a purposeful life as a global citizen? Through study abroad trips, international studies courses, relationships with scholars from around the world and collaborative research abroad, you’ll have opportunities to engage in experiences that will increase your knowledge of global issues, regions and cultures.
Boone — your home away from home.
Boone is a college town in the best sense — a place where people say hello on the street and a vibrant downtown is just a block from campus. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round for hiking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing and other activities.
