Appalachian State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
NaN%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Appalachian State University has a diverse student body with 19% 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
81.2%(15,987)
Hispanic
8.4%(1,654)
African American
3.3%(653)
Asian
1.7%(333)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(40)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
4.6%(907)
Unknown
0.6%(118)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment22,082
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
43.9%(8,719)
Women
56.1%(11,135)

Gender Statistics

Men8,719

39% of total enrollment

Women11,135

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Appalachian State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(237)
18-19
41.0%(7,947)
20-21
39.6%(7,688)
22-24
12.4%(2,400)
25+
5.8%(1,133)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(3)
20-21
4.9%(90)
22-24
34.6%(641)
25+
60.3%(1,117)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

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%(6)

Regional Representation

International6

NaN% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age