Appalachian State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
NaN%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Appalachian State University has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.4%(15,002)
Hispanic
8.3%(1,530)
African American
3.2%(593)
Asian
1.7%(307)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
4.6%(844)
Unknown
0.6%(112)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment20,436
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Appalachian State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Appalachian State University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(8,097)
Women
56.4%(10,461)

Gender Statistics

Men8,097

40% of total enrollment

Women10,461

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Appalachian State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(201)
18-19
41.6%(7,716)
20-21
39.7%(7,376)
22-24
12.4%(2,298)
25+
5.2%(967)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(3)
20-21
5.0%(93)
22-24
33.9%(636)
25+
61.0%(1,146)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Appalachian State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(11)

Regional Representation

International11

NaN% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age