Online Programs at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University is a Public, 4 years located in Boone, NC. It offers total 178 programs and, of that, 53 programs are offered via distance education (online classes). For the academic year 2023-2024, 2,551 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 21,570 total enrollment (the rate of online enrollment is 11.83%). Appalachian State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees are $7,579 for North Carolina residents and $25,212 for out-of-state where the average tuition & fees over colleges that offer online programs/courses is $14,992.
- Total 2,551 students have enrolled online exclusively out of 21,570 total students.
- The school offers 178 major programs and, of that, 53 programs are available via online education.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Appalachian State is $7,579 for North Carolina residents and $25,212 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.75% from last year.
The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years at Appalachian State.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Appalachian State University Cost of Attendance page.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $7,410 | $22,217 | $8,007 | $21,439 |
| 2022 | $7,410 | $23,017 | $8,007 | $23,017 |
| 2023 | $7,450 | $23,454 | $8,047 | $23,057 |
| 2024 | $7,541 | $24,537 | $8,380 | $24,140 |
| 2025 | $7,579 | $25,212 | $8,570 | $25,241 |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Appalachian State University is $177 for North Carolina residents and $911 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 2.94% from last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $291 for North Carolina residents and $1,217 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 5.09% from last year.
The next table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over last 5 years at Appalachian State University.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $143 | $644 | $237 | $896 |
| 2022 | $177 | $827 | $269 | $1,103 |
| 2023 | $177 | $844 | $269 | $1,103 |
| 2024 | $177 | $885 | $282 | $1,158 |
| 2025 | $177 | $911 | $291 | $1,217 |
Offered Online Programs
Appalachian State University offers 171 major programs through Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post Graduate Certificate degrees/programs. Of that, 50 online programs are offering via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs at Appalachian State University at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Online Programs | Number of Total Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12 | 76 |
| Master's | 16 | 43 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 1 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional) | 0 | 1 |
| 1 Year Certificate | 0 | 11 |
| Post-BS Certificate | 18 | 32 |
| Post-MS Certificate | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 50 | 171 |
Online Student Population
There are 21,570 students including both undergraduate and graduate students at Appalachian State. Of that, 2,551 students have enrolled online exclusively.
In addition, 9,977 students have joined to some online courses and 9,042 students only joined to in-classrrom courses.
The next tables show the online students by enrollment type and locality for the academic year 2023-2024.
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,570 | 19,560 | 2,010 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Classes | 2,551 | 1,534 | 1,017 |
| Enrolled Some in Online Classes | 9,977 | 9,725 | 252 |
| Not Enrolled in Online Classes | 9,042 | 8,301 | 741 |
| Total | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Enrolled Excl.) | 2,551 | 1,534 | 1,017 |
| North Carolina Residents | 2,466 | 1,489 | 977 |
| Other State in U.S. | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Outside of U.S. | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown | 30 | 15 | 15 |
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