Appalachian State University
Recent News About Appalachian State University
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Students paid more for higher education in Watauga County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 1% in Watauga County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Appalachian State University to test emergency siren system on October 2
Appalachian State University will conduct a test of its Boone campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The university's Emergency Preparedness website provides examples of the tones used during emergencies and tests.
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Fall 2022: 83% of applicants to Watauga County's 2 universities were admitted
Watauga County's two universities admitted an estimated 83% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.
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Appalachian State awards New River Light and Power Scholarships to five Watauga High graduates
Five first-year students at Appalachian State University, all graduates of Watauga High School, have been awarded the New River Light and Power (NRLP) Scholarship for the 2024–25 academic year. Established in 1988, this scholarship aims to support Watauga County students pursuing higher education at App State.
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Enrollment reaches new heights at Appalachian State University
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University marks its 125th year by enrolling 21,570 Mountaineer students in fall 2024, a 1.5% increase over last fall.
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Appalachian State receives $35 million federal grant for expanding college access
BOONE, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to Appalachian State University's College Access Partnerships in the Reich College of Education. This award represents the largest single grant ever awarded to the university.
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Watauga County colleges: Which ethnic group was most represented in 2022-23 school year's admission?
Enrollment data for the university in Watauga County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Watauga County's basketball teams receive $3,525,873 in 2023
Watauga County's institution spent $3,525,873 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 9.8% increase over the previous year.
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College students in Watauga County received $6,579,469 in athletically-related financial aid in 2023
Watauga County's only university paid $6,579,469 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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From Old North News
Appalachian State University listed among least affordable North Carolina institutions for in-state students in 2023
College costs for in-state students at Appalachian State University, in Boone, were $7,541 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Watauga County's only university spent no money on women's football teams in 2023
Women's football teams from Watauga County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Watauga County's men's football teams receive $10,434,931 in 2023
Men's football teams from Watauga County received $10,434,931 during the 2023 season, up 0.2% from the previous year.
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How much did Watauga County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?
Women’s basketball teams from Watauga County received $1,531,979 during the 2023 season, up 7.7% from the previous year.
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North Carolina: Watauga County’s men’s basketball teams budget increases 11.5% in 2023
Men’s basketball teams from Watauga County received $1,993,894 during the 2023 season, up 11.5% from the previous year.
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Watauga County's only university spent $10,434,931 on football teams in 2023
Watauga County's institution spent $10,434,931 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.
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2.8% of Watauga County students on collegiate teams in 2022
Watauga County's only university had 2.8% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.
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14 coaches at institution in Watauga County earned $160,891 on average in 2022
The average coaching salary at Appalachian State University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Watauga County, was $160,891, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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On Monday, March 11, former Sheldon High School standout Kennedy Upshire’s college team won in an NCAA Division I game
The game took place in Boone, North Carolina.
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On Monday, March 11, former Hickory Ridge High School standout Kylie LaRousa’s college team won in an NCAA Division I game
The Appalachian State Mountaineers won 12-3 in their NCAA Division I game against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Monday, March 11.
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Sheldon High School standout Kennedy Upshire’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Monday, March 11
The game took place in Boone, North Carolina.