Appalachian State University
Part of University of North Carolina System
About
Appalachian State University, or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D. Dougherty and the latter's wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty. The university expanded to include other programs in 1967 and joined the University of North Carolina System in 1971.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
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Key Facts
- Students
- 20,023
- Staff
- 3,236
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Political Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education | 401-500 | - | 2020 |