Appalachian State University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Appalachian State University.

Student Body

Appalachian State University has 21,570 total students. 19,560 are undergraduates and 2,010 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at App State over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at App State:

Gender

More women than men attend Appalachian State University. In the undergraduate class, 55% are women and 45% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Appalachian State University as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Appalachian State University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Appalachian State University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.