Paying for Appalachian State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,541 1.22%	$24,537 4.62%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,380 4.14%	$24,140 4.70%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Appalachian State University (Appalachian State) are $7,541 for North Carolina residents and $24,537 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

45% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,383. It could cover 34.16% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,941 for North Carolina residents and $31,937 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Appalachian State's 4-year tuition is $30,493 for North Carolina residents and $104,087 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $101,495 for North Carolina residents and $175,089 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Appalachian State University is $7,541 for North Carolina residents and $24,537 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.22% for North Carolina residents and increased by 4.62% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Appalachian State is $7,633 for North Carolina residents and $25,670 for out-of-state students, a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Appalachian State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,450	$23,454	$14,452
2023-2024	$7,541	$24,537	$14,983
Change % 2023-2024	1.22%	4.62%	3.67%
2024-2025	$7,633	$25,670	$15,534

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,380 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,140. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Appalachian State is $8,727 for North Carolina residents and $25,274 for out-of-state students , a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Appalachian State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,047	$23,057	$14,452
2023-2024	$8,380	$24,140	$14,983
Change % 2023-2024	4.14%	4.70%	3.67%
2024-2025	$8,727	$25,274	$15,534

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Appalachian State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $177 for North Carolina residents and $885 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $282 for North Carolina residents and $1,158 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$177	$844
	2023-2024	$177	$885
	2024-2025	$177	$928
Graduate	2022-2023	$269	$1,103
	2023-2024	$282	$1,158
	2024-2025	$296	$1,216

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,983 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.67% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.83% compared to the previous year.

The Appalachian State's 2024 on-campus COA is $23,324 for state residents and $40,320 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,444 for state residents and $41,440 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Appalachian State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,541
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$24,537
Room & Board	$12,258	$13,378
Personal Expenses	$2,725	$2,725
Books & Supplies	$800
COA (In-State)	$23,324	$24,444
COA (Out-of-State)	$40,320	$41,440

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Appalachian State Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Appalachian State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Appalachian State is $30,493 for North Carolina residents and $104,087 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Appalachian State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,574	$7,607	$7,640	$7,673	$30,493
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,117	$25,711	$26,318	$26,941	$104,087
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,607	$7,640	$7,673	$7,706	$30,625
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,711	$26,318	$26,941	$27,577	$106,547
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,640	$7,673	$7,706	$7,740	$30,758
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,318	$26,941	$27,577	$28,229	$109,066
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,673	$7,706	$7,740	$7,773	$30,892
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,941	$27,577	$28,229	$28,897	$111,644
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,706	$7,740	$7,773	$7,807	$31,026
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,577	$28,229	$28,897	$29,580	$114,283

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $101,495 for North Carolina residents and $175,089 for out-of-state students.

Appalachian State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,107	$24,926	$25,756	$26,625	$101,495
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,650	$43,030	$44,462	$45,947	$175,089
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,926	$25,783	$26,652	$27,561	$105,005
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,030	$44,462	$45,947	$47,488	$180,927
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,783	$26,679	$27,589	$28,541	$108,677
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,462	$45,947	$47,488	$49,088	$186,984
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,679	$27,617	$28,569	$29,566	$112,519
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,947	$47,488	$49,088	$50,748	$193,271
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,617	$28,598	$29,595	$30,638	$116,540
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,488	$49,088	$50,748	$52,472	$199,796

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 45% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $67,963 for North Carolina residents and $141,557 for out-of-state students.

Appalachian State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,724	$16,543	$17,373	$18,242	$67,963
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,267	$34,647	$36,079	$37,564	$141,557
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,543	$17,400	$18,269	$19,178	$71,473
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,647	$36,079	$37,564	$39,105	$147,395
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,400	$18,296	$19,206	$20,158	$75,145
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,079	$37,564	$39,105	$40,705	$153,452
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,296	$19,234	$20,186	$21,183	$78,987
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,564	$39,105	$40,705	$42,365	$159,739
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,234	$20,215	$21,212	$22,255	$83,008
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,105	$40,705	$42,365	$44,089	$166,264

	In-State	Out-of-State
Appalachian State University	$7,541	$24,537
North Carolina State University at Raleigh	$8,895	$31,767
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	$8,989	$39,330
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	$7,214	$21,876
East Carolina University	$7,361	$23,638
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	$7,593	$23,339