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Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

Academics Summary

Appalachian State University has a graduation rate of 73% and offers 89 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.


Academics Stats

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

83%

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

16:1


AP Credit Policy

For each AP course taken at a participating high school, an AP Exam is administered. Each AP Exam is given an overall grade of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, with 5 indicating a student who is extremely well qualified to receive college credit and/or advanced placement. Appalachian does not accept any scores lower than "3" and sometimes gives additional credit for scores of "4" or "5."

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

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Special Academics Program

  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Army
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification

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