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Acceptance Rate History
Appalachian State University
NC · Current rate: 89%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88.64% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 83.08% | 22,255 | 18,489 |
| 2021 | 84.69% | 21,120 | 17,886 |
| 2020 | 79.51% | 18,178 | 14,453 |
| 2019 | 76.81% | 16,664 | 12,800 |
| 2018 | 69.46% | 16,154 | 11,221 |
| 2017 | 70% | 14,009 | 9,807 |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 13,202 | 9,020 |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 13,083 | 8,684 |
| 2014 | 62.66% | 13,506 | 8,463 |
| 2013 | 63.23% | 12,248 | 7,744 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Appalachian State University's acceptance rate has increased from 63.2% in 2013 to 88.6% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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