As a member institution of the UNC System, Appalachian State University’s methods of calculation and rates of tuition and course related fees must be approved by the UNC Board of Governors. Miscellaneous service charges are approved at the campus level by the chancellor. Rates are posted and assessed by academic term.
Tuition and Fees for FALL and SPRING
Tuition
Tuition and Fees are charged by Term. Rates listed on this page As required by the UNC Board of Governors, All students will be charged tuition on a per credit hour basis using the approved annual rate divided by 24 for undergraduate students and 18 for graduate students. The exception for students that are part of a Fixed Tuition Cohort per North Carolina General Statute 116-143.9. For more information related to fixed tuition see the NC Fixed Tuition Guarantee Webpage. Rates for students in a fixed tuition cohort are found below under subheading Fixed Tuition Cohorts.
Fees
Fees are assessed based on the student level (undergraduate or graduate) and the program. See below for details related to Appstate Online and Boone/Hickory Campus Programs. Fees are approved by the UNC Board of Governors. Miscellaneous Fees are approved by the Appalachian State Chancellor. Some Miscellaneous fees may not be fully approved at the time of the creation of this Tuition and Fee Schedule.
App State Online Programs: Students who are enrolled in a program designated as an Appstate Online Program will be assessed fees at the App State Online Program rates. Note: This also includes App State Online Programs that meet at an offsite location (note The Hickory Campus is considered a main campus and are charged fees based on it being a main campus).
Boone/Hickory Campus Programs: Students who are enrolled in a program designated as main campus will be assessed the Boone/Hickory Campus Fees. These fees are required and not optional for Boone/Hickory Campus Students, regardless of utilization of services on campus. The Only Exception that a student may opt-out of is the book rental fee. Please contact the campus bookstore for opt-out deadlines and to request to opt-out.