App State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,410

Cost of attendance at Appalachian State University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,017

Cost of attendance at Appalachian State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Appalachian State University was $12,735. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at App State

App State net price calculator

$12,735

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of App State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,735	$2,048 (19%)	$7,194	$9,620	$14,087	$18,781	$19,448
2021	$10,687	$162 (2%)	$7,354	$9,940	$13,769	$18,770	$19,368
2020	$10,525	$34	$7,169	$9,884	$13,827	$18,376	$18,771
2019	$10,491	$18	$7,238	$9,826	$14,062	$18,076	$18,599
2018	$10,473	$306 (3%)	$7,309	$9,666	$13,846	$18,016	$18,457
2017	$10,167	$1,341 (12%)	$6,740	$9,032	$13,590	$17,798	$18,146
2016	$11,508	No change	$7,991	$9,840	$13,985	$18,555	$19,161
2015	$11,508	$1,305 (13%)	$7,671	$9,545	$13,870	$18,266	$18,782
2014	$10,203	--	$6,845	$8,379	$12,358	$17,096	$17,536

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Appalachian State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,220	$867 (4%)	$7,410	$14,010	$800
2021	$21,353	$256 (1%)	$7,410	$13,243	$700
2020	$21,097	$670 (3%)	$7,409	$12,988	$700
2019	$20,427	$854 (4%)	$7,364	$12,363	$700
2018	$19,573	$71	$7,302	$11,571	$700
2017	$19,502	$388 (2%)	$7,136	$11,666	$700
2016	$19,114	$1,050 (5%)	$6,852	$11,562	$700
2015	$20,164	$6	$6,553	$12,911	$700
2014	$20,158	$1,289 (7%)	$6,462	$12,996	$700
2013	$18,869	--	$6,059	$12,110	$700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does App State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,971 dormitories available to its students at $5,595 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at App State is $622 per month.
Does App State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at App State for one academic year is $4,086, which works out to $454 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: App State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, App State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,908

If living off-campus, with family: $3,164

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,628
How much is App State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: App State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Tuition payment plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Appalachian State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$177	$269
For out-of-state students	$827	$1,103

Housing and Meal

Appalachian State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Appalachian State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,086	$5,595	N/A	5,971
2021	$4,086	$5,088	N/A	6,171
2020	$3,948	$4,878	N/A	5,674
2019	$3,834	$4,714	N/A	5,674
2018	$3,834	$4,339	N/A	5,679
2017	$3,760	$4,340	N/A	5,681
2016	$3,620	$4,225	N/A	5,677

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Appalachian State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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