Appalachian State Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Appalachian State University is a public university  with an acceptance rate of 69%. Located in  Boone, North Carolina, the university frequently ranks well among best value colleges because of its strong academic programs and relatively low tuition. Appalachian State offers 150 undergraduate and graduate major programs through its six colleges and schools. The university has a 16-to-1 student/faculty  ratio  and an average class size of 27. In athletics, the Appalachian State Mountaineers compete in the NCAA Division I  Sun Belt Conference. Considering applying to Appalachian State University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Appalachian State University had an acceptance rate of 69%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 69 students were admitted, making Appalachian States admissions process less competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 16,154 Percent Admitted 69% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 31% SAT Scores and Requirements Appalachian State University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 50% of admitted students submitted SAT Scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 560 640 Math 540 630 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Appalachian States admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Appalachian State scored between 560 and 640, while 25% scored below 560 and 25% scored above 640. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 540 and 630, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 630. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1,270 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Appalachian State University. Requirements Appalachian State does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that Appalachian State University participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. ACT Scores and Requirements Appalachian State requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 48% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 22 28 Math 22 26 Composite 23 28 This admissions data tells us that most of Appalachian States admitted students fall within the top 31% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Appalachian State received a composite ACT score between 23 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 23. Requirements Appalachian State does not require the ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Appalachian State University superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA for incoming Appalachian State University freshman was 4.29, and over 92% of incoming students had average GPAs above 3.75. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Appalachian State have primarily A grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Appalachian State University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Appalachian State University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Appalachian State, which accepts just over two-thirds of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the schools average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, Appalachian State University has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful  extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Applicants should consider including an interest statement which is optional, but recommended, to supplement their application. Note that Appalachian State does not require or recommend letters of recommendation. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that the majority of successful applicants had high school GPAs of B or better, combined SAT scores of 950 or higher (ERW M), and ACT composite scores of 19 or better. Slightly higher numbers improve your chances of getting in significantly. Note that there are some red dots (rejected students) and yellow dots (waitlisted students) mixed in with the green and blue in  middle  of the graph. Some students with grades and test scores that were on target for Appalachian State University did not gain admission. All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Appalachian State Universitys Undergraduate Admissions Office.