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.
Appalachian State Tuition Prices Compared to Other Schools
| Nationwide | Southeast | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Average | Above Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Below 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 $7,136 for the 2016 - 2017 year, 67.0% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $4,159 and fees $2,977.
Appalachian State out of state students paid $21,652 in fees and tuition in 2016 - 2017. $2,977 was for fees, and $18,675 was tuition.
The subsequent table outlines the costs defined above for the 2016 - 2017 academic year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $18,675 | $2,977 | $21,652 |
| In-State | $4,159 | $2,977 | $7,136 |
Go to the Part Time Tuition & Fees 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 4.7% over the past 5 years. In the same time period, tuition grew by 5.0% and fees grew by 4.0%. Based on this, we estimate the cost of tuition and fees for this year will total $22,674.
For a two-year degree, we estimate tuition and fees will be $46,418 and $97,322 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.
