by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Appalachian State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University amounted to $7,579 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $25,212. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $3,337 in-state and $3,337 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
| Total | $7,579 | $25,212 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Appalachian State University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Appalachian State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Appalachian State University sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Appalachian State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Appalachian State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,242 | $19,849 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,242 | $20,246 |
| One Year Ago | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,242 | $21,875 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Appalachian State has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $25,968 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.76%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,636. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.09%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $25,990.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,636 | $25,990 |
| In 2 Years | $7,693 | $26,792 |
| In 3 Years | $7,751 | $27,619 |
| In 4 Years | $7,809 | $28,472 |
| In 5 Years | $7,867 | $29,351 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $108,873, compared with about $30,889 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Appalachian State University, go to the Appalachian State University Financial Aid page.
