For the academic year 2023-2024, Appalachian State's tuition & fees is $7,541 for state residents and $24,537 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its Appalachian State's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $6,937 for in-state and $22,142 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Appalachian State is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,330 and University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,571 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Appalachian State is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Appalachian State and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC | $7,541 | $24,537 | $177 | $885 | $800 | $12,258 | $13,378 |
| East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC | $7,361 | $23,638 | $185 | $864 | $1,794 | $11,000 | $11,034 |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | $6,748 | $20,408 | $148 | $717 | $1,500 | $8,832 | $11,994 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $8,989 | $39,330 | $292 | $1,557 | $1,290 | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $7,214 | $21,876 | $159 | $770 | $950 | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC | $7,593 | $23,339 | $184 | $840 | $850 | $10,534 | $13,284 |
| North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC | $6,542 | $19,578 | $156 | $699 | $1,500 | $14,760 | $13,267 |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $8,895 | $31,767 | $272 | $1,225 | $869 | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC | $7,317 | $22,985 | $185 | $838 | $1,130 | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC | $3,571 | $7,571 | $42 | $208 | $1,000 | $11,016 | $8,192 |
| Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC | $4,532 | $8,532 | $184 | $340 | $693 | $11,764 | $12,322 |
| Average | $6,937 | $22,142 | $180 | $813 | $1,125 | $12,124 | $12,425 |