1. UNDERDOG SPIRIT!
Sports Illustrated has called Appalachian State’s 2007 season-opening upset over Michigan at the Big House “The Greatest Upset of Them All.” But that’s not all… In 2022, App State took down #6 Texas A&M with a shocking 17-14 win in College Station. It’s no surprise that Mountaineers pack the stadium.
2. BOONE, NC!
It’s smaller than Asheville but just as hip! Boone boasts excellent restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Our favorites? Anna Bananas, when you can save 10% on your consignment purchase if you do a dance, the Lost Province Brewing Co. (the wood-fired soft pretzel with pimento cheese, yum!), and the Broyhill Music Center for live music.
And the best part, the campus is within walking distance of it all!
3. PSYCHOLOGY
One of the most popular majors for Mountaineers, the Psychology department boasts SEVEN concentrations from which to choose: Business, Education Studies, Health Studies, Human Services, Natural Science, Social Science, and Sustainability.
4. SKIING!
YES! Skiing in North Carolina. Boone is flanked by two ski resorts, Appalachian Ski Mountain and the Beech Mountain Resort. There are also tons of hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, horseback riding, and camping options to placate even the most outdoorsy student!
5. THE PRICE
Out-of-state students looking for a bargain will find App State’s tuition, room, and board to be a bargain! In fact, at $37,335, the total is in line with many states’ resident flagship rates.