First-Year Student Application Process and Campus Information

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering important dates, admission requirements, financial information, academic environment, athletics, and campus life.

Application Opens

August 1st for First-Year Students.

Early Action Deadline

November 30th (Materials also due Nov 30th).

Regular Decision Deadline

February 1st (Materials due Feb 15th).

Transfer Students Applications

Reviewed on a rolling basis depending on space and requirements.

Spring Admission Deadline

January 1st for Transfer Students.

Summer/Fall Admission Deadline

April 1st for Transfer Students.

Scholarship Opens

August 1st.

Scholarship Closes

November 15th.

GPA Range (Middle 50%)

3.82–4.34 (Weighted) for admitted students.

SAT Range (Middle 50%)

1100–1270 for admitted students.

ACT Range (Middle 50%)

22–28 for admitted students.

Total Population of Student Body

21,798.

Undergraduate Enrollment

19,732 students.

Typical Incoming Class Size (First-years)

~3,993.

Typical Incoming Class Size (Transfers)

~5,351.

In State Tuition (2025-26)

$8,222.

Out of State Tuition (2025-26)

$26,512.

Total Cost In State (2025-26)

$21,207.

Total Cost Out of State (2025-26)

$39,497.

Faculty-to-Student Ratio

16:1.

Average Class Size

24 students.

Study Abroad Participation

1 in 4 (25%) students study abroad.

Elevation of Boone

3,333 feet.

Number of Varsity Teams

16 Varsity teams.

Number of Student-athletes

450.

Athletics Admission

Included in tuition and fees (must have a valid App Card).

Tickets for Athletics

Tickets are included in fees, never free.

Lottery System

Used for special cases like games against UNC or Auburn.

Levels of Sports Participation

1. Varsity, 2. Club Sports, 3. Intramural Sports.

Club Sports

Competitive teams that students try out for, managed by Club Sports Council and UREC.

Intramural Sports

For fun; played with friends against other App State students.

URU (University Recreation)

Manages Club and Intramural sports.

Clubs and Organizations

Over 400 available on campus.