Appalachian State University Online

Highlights

99% of faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.
Military members receive a discounted tuition rate and application fees are waived.
Special tuition rates for online students.
Appalachian State University football is coming off their fourth straight bowl win and third straight Sun Belt Championship.

Overview

Located in Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University is sprawled across the Blue Ridge Mountains. The university is one of 17 universities in the University of North Carolina system and enrolls nearly 20,000 students. The diverse student body features 16.2% of students who identify as racially and ethnically underrepresented. Appalachian State boasts a variety of online programs, giving students a flexible environment to earn their degree.

Appalachian State University Recognized as an Online College Leader

TBS has recognized Appalachian State as a leader of online education in the area of education & teaching for having several ranking online programs, offered through the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Department of Reading and Special Education.

Department of Leadership and Educational Studies

The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, housed in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University, provides students with graduate and professional degree program options for studying subjects such as higher education, library science, school administration, and educational media. Students in the department prepare for leadership roles in diverse educational settings, and benefit from online resources, including virtual educational consulting. The Reich College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, part of the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University, offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs of study focused on advancing curriculum development and instructional methods in classrooms at various levels. Students may pursue degrees in subjects including elementary education, middle grades education, business and technical education, child development, and theatre arts. The department prepares graduates for careers such as curriculum specialist, instructional technology specialist, and director of curriculum. The Reich College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:

Department of Reading and Special Education

The Department of Reading and Special Education, housed in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University, focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for graduates to excel in teaching literacy to young students, as well as meeting the unique needs of students in special education programs. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in topics including special education, reading education, and autism spectrum disorder. The department also offers accelerated 4+1 degree programs. The Reich College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Department of Reading and Special Education offers online programs featured in the following rankings:

Appalachian State University Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

Tuition

In-state undergrads: $3,754 each semester
Out-of-state undergrads: $11,199 each semester
Distance education in-state undergrads: $163.05 per credit hour
Distance education out-of-state undergrads: $663.55 per credit hour
In-state grads: $3,950 each semester
Out-of-state grads: $10,666 each semester
Distance education in-state grads: $266.51 per credit hour
Distance education out-of-state grads: $925.01 per credit hour

Accreditation and Approvals

Appalachian State University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Admissions

Appalachian State University admissions require undergraduate applicants to complete an application, meet the 2.7 minimum GPA requirement, provide transcripts and ACT or SAT scores, and fulfill the prerequisite requirements.

Graduate applicants must complete an application, provide GRE, GMAT, or MAT test scores, submit letters of recommendation, hold a minimum GPA of 3.4, and complete all other program-specific requirements.

Other Statistics

Student-to-faculty ratio: 16:1
Percentage of students receiving scholarships or financial aid: 70%
Date founded: 1899

School Profile

Accreditation: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 86%
Required Standardized Test(s): ACT or SAT for undergraduates and GRE, GMAT, or MAT for graduates
Public/Private: Public coeducational university
Acceptance Rate: 66.4%
Graduation Rate: 69.7%
Athletics: NCAA Division I
Mascot: Yosef
Colors: Black and gold
Address: 287 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608
Phone Number: (828) 262-2000
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