Appalachian State Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Very Good Diversity Overall

The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

Considered above average in terms of overall diversity, Appalachian State University is ranked #1,544 nationwide.

Substandard Racial Diversity

Many young people value the opportunity to meet and learn from others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, unfortunately, that may be difficult at this school.

Below average when it comes to ethnic diversity, Appalachian State University is ranked #2,959 in the nation.

Appalachian State's racial diversity is below the national average.

Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.

Male to Female Ratio is Fairly Even

Are you seeking a campus with a balanced blend of males to females?

At Appalachian State University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Appalachian State is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #1,019 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 7,608 males and 9,773 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Appalachian State University is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Appalachian State is excellent.

Representation from U.S. States is About Average

Would you prefer a college that recruits students from all across the United States, or would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from your home state?

In order to come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we took into account where every student resided before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Appalachian State University come from within North Carolina. This places Appalachian State at the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,290.

How Old is Everyone at This School?

Some students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At Appalachian State University, 68.2% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Appalachian State #3,377 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". We use it today to describe an amalgamation of people, traditions, cultures and ideas. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are looking for are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different backgrounds and cultures.

• How is Appalachian State doing at attracting and supporting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Even a school with great ethnic, racial and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the income levels of their students. To get a better idea of how Appalachian State is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Appalachian State?

  In order to achieve the most benefit from diversity on campus, seek out schools that are not only promoting diversity by recruiting students and hiring faculty from minority groups actively, but are also encouraging an environment where there is positive interaction between different groups.