ASU Admission Requirements
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ASU Admission Overview
ASU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year ASU admitted 90.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.96 GPA (A) and SAT 1120-1280 / ACT 21-27. ASU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
ASU is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
ASU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Appalachian State University
Acceptance Rate
The ASU acceptance rate is 90.1%. Last year, 22,188 of 24,614 applicants were admitted. That is the 50th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into ASU and can you get accepted?
ASU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Appalachian State University typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.96. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
ASU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.96Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
AAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.96
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at ASU typically have around a 3.96 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. ASU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
48% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #1 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
ASU Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Appalachian State University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants with a weighted GPA below 2.8. Applicants at 2.8 or higher may omit scores. Students below 2.8 need a minimum SAT of 930 or ACT of 17; the CLT does not meet that requirement. Applicants who submit scores may self-report them, and App State superscores by using the highest section results across test dates. Official scores that match the self-report are required if you enroll.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/application-requirements
ASU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1120-1280Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
9%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 550
- Composite 1120
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 620
- Composite 1280
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at ASU typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1120–1280) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. ASU ranks #15 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1120 to 1280
SAT policy
ASU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
ASU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
23%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 26
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at ASU typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. ASU places #13 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27
ACT policy
You may apply to ASU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
83% of Appalachian State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Appalachian State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Appalachian State University is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
ASU is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 90.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.96 GPA (about an A average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1120-1280); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Appalachian State University often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197869.
GPA calculator: Appalachian State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026