Appalachian State University Acceptance Rate
Boone, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 24,001
- Admitted
- 21,275
- Yield
- 19.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Appalachian State University's acceptance rate has risen from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 88.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,506 to 24,001 (+78%) over that period.
Its 88.6% rate makes Appalachian State University more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.4% for women vs 86.2% for men, a 4.2-point gap). Appalachian State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,506 | 8,463 | 62.7% | 3,033 |
| 2015–16 | 13,083 | 8,684 | 66.4% | 3,049 |
| 2016–17 | 13,202 | 9,020 | 68.3% | 3,125 |
| 2017–18 | 14,009 | 9,807 | 70% | 3,306 |
| 2018–19 | 16,154 | 11,221 | 69.5% | 3,445 |
| 2019–20 | 16,664 | 12,800 | 76.8% | 3,501 |
| 2020–21 | 18,178 | 14,453 | 79.5% | 3,906 |
| 2021–22 | 21,120 | 17,886 | 84.7% | 4,099 |
| 2022–23 | 22,255 | 18,489 | 83.1% | 3,917 |
| 2023–24 | 24,001 | 21,275 | 88.6% | 4,227 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,974 | 12,632 | 90.4% |
| Men | 10,027 | 8,643 | 86.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 24% |
How Appalachian State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Appalachian State University's acceptance rate?
Appalachian State University's acceptance rate is 88.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (21,275 admitted of 24,001 applicants).
Is Appalachian State University test optional?
Appalachian State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Appalachian State University?
Appalachian State University received 24,001 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 21,275.
What SAT score do you need for Appalachian State University?
Admitted students at Appalachian State University typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Appalachian State University getting harder to get into?
Appalachian State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.7% in 2014–15 to 88.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.appstate.edu/.