Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is based in the North Carolina mountains and invites students to prepare for engaged civic life.

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About Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a university in Boone, North Carolina, in the North Carolina mountains. Its homepage invites students to prepare for engaged civic life and provides paths to apply, visit, connect, find a program, and read news.

It highlights degree programs, a School of Graduate Studies, an R2 Carnegie designation for high research activity and doctorate production, and a planned Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program launching in fall 2026. Sustainability and resilience are described as guiding principles. Its value recognition is specifically for in-state students.

Key features

  • Located in Boone, North Carolina, in the North Carolina mountains
  • Offers degree programs and a School of Graduate Studies
  • Holds R2 Carnegie designation for high research activity and doctorate production
  • Plans Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program for fall 2026
  • Describes sustainability and resilience as guiding institutional principles
Best for: Students seeking a North Carolina mountain-based university with graduate study options, research activity, and an emphasis on sustainability and civic engagement.
Good for
  • Named the South's No. 1 Best Value School for In-State Students on its homepage.
  • Recognized among national institutions for 2026-27 by five publications, including U.S. News, Forbes and The Princeton Review.
  • Earned an R2 Carnegie designation for high research activity and doctorate production.

Appalachian State University at a glance

Official website
appstate.edu
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
US
Good for
Students
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Appalachian State University FAQ

Where is Appalachian State University located?
It is in Boone, North Carolina, in the North Carolina mountains.
What research designation does App State hold?
It has an R2 designation through the Carnegie Classification system for high research activity and doctorate production.
What new program is planned to launch in fall 2026?
A Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program, approved by the UNC System Board of Governors.
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