What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Prepare money wise for your degree. Compare Appalachian State University's fees and tuition to other U.S. colleges and universities. Check for tuition developments and potential increases to find out if you have to allocate more money for the next 4-6 years of paying for college.
Tuition & Fees Contrast
The subsequent table outlines how Appalachian State measures up to other schools nationally, regionally and by state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Above Average | Above Average | Above Average |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Below Average | Below Average | Average |
Discounted Tuition Available for Students Living in North Carolina
Appalachian State tuition and fees is dramatically lowered for residents of North Carolina. For in-state students, tuition and fees is set at $7,409 for the 2019 - 2020 year, 66.7% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $4,242 and fees $3,167.
Appalachian State out-of-state students paid $22,216 in fees and tuition in 2019 - 2020. $3,167 was for fees, and $19,049 was tuition.
The subsequent table outlines the costs defined above for the 2019 - 2020 academic year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $19,049 | $3,167 | $22,216 |
| In-State | $4,242 | $3,167 | $7,409 |
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more information.
Future Full-Time Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees for out-of-state students attending Appalachian State University grew with a typical annual rate of 2.1% over the past 5 years. In the same time period, tuition grew by 2.0% and fees grew by 3.0%. Based on this, we estimate the cost of tuition and fees for this year will total $22,685.
For a two-year degree, we estimate tuition and fees will be $45,848 and $93,652 for a four-year degree. This does not include additional costs such as room and board, books, and transportation.
View what future tuition and fees will be for Appalachian State students including residency based discounts in the below chart.
Pay attention to how much college fees and tuition is growing every year. At many schools students will end up paying a greater price for their final year of college compared to what they did for their first.
Get some answers to the most frequently asked finance questions on college.
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