Introduction and Overview: Appalachian State University, abbreviated as App State or ASU, is a comprehensive public university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the University of North Carolina system and ranks sixth in the number of students in the system. The school currently has more than 21,000 students and offers more than 150 bachelor's degree programs and 70 graduate degree programs, including two doctoral programs.

History and Founding Time: The school was founded in 1899 and was originally named Watauga Academy, a teacher training school. In 1903, it was renamed Appalachian Training School for Teachers, and in 1925 it was changed to Appalachian State Normal School. In 1929, it became a four-year degree-granting institution and was renamed Appalachian State Teachers College. In 1967, it was officially named Appalachian State University and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: With a high-quality teaching team, the teacher-student ratio is 1:17, with an average of 24 students per class, and teachers can give students full attention and guidance.

Courses and Majors: The school's disciplines cover multiple fields, some of which have a high reputation in the region, such as education, business, health sciences, etc.

Research and Practice: Focus on the cultivation of students' practical ability, provide students with rich internships, practical opportunities and research projects, and help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice.

Institutional Nature: Public University.

Educational Philosophy: Committed to providing high-quality education, emphasizing the all-round development of students, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability, innovative thinking and social responsibility, and encouraging students to actively participate in community service and global affairs.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines: Although there are no key laboratories that are particularly emphasized, there are strong strengths in some disciplines. For example, the School of Education has a long history and has a deep accumulation in teacher training and educational research; the School of Business focuses on practical teaching and cultivates students' practical operation capabilities in the business field; the School of Health Sciences has provided a large number of professional talents to the society in the professional directions of nursing and sports science.

Department settings: The school has eight colleges, namely the College of Arts and Sciences, Walker College of Business, Reich College of Education, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Beaver College of Health Sciences, Honors College, Hayes School of Music and University College.

Ranking: In the rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Appalachian State University has a certain competitiveness among public universities in the southern region, and has long been ranked in the top 15 master's colleges in the south of the United States.

Cost: Tuition fees for each academic year vary depending on student status (in-state, out-of-state) and course type. Tuition fees for in-state students are relatively low, while tuition fees for out-of-state students are relatively high. Reference data shows that boarding student tuition fees are approximately US$35,520 and day student tuition fees are approximately US$20,565.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in Boone, North Carolina, in the northwest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with an altitude of more than 3,300 feet, it is one of the highest universities in the eastern United States east of the Mississippi River. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Park and Pisgah National Forest, the beautiful natural scenery provides students with abundant outdoor adventure opportunities.

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​1,300 acres and has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, art centers, sports facilities, etc. The school also has special facilities such as the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and the Appalachian State University Preserve.