Institution Information

Appalachian State University

(828) 262-2000
www.appstate.edu/
Additional information about Appalachian State University:
Location:
Dougherty Administration Building, Boone, North Carolina 28608
FICE Code:
002906
Carnegie Class:
Masters Colleges and Universities I
Highest Offering:
Doctoral
Affiliation/Control:
Public
Established:
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges
Calendar System:
Semester
Total Enrollment:
17589
Total Number of Faculty:
901
Total Number of Tenured Faculty:
467
Total Number of Faculty on Tenure Track:
228
Mission Statement:
Established in 1899 as Watauga Academy- Appalachian State University has evolved into a preeminent university located in a unique- rural mountain environment. As a member of the University of North Carolina- Appalachian's fundamental mission is to discover- create- transmit- and apply knowledge to address the needs of individuals and society. This mission is achieved by providing undergraduate students a rigorous liberal education that emphasizes transferable skills and preparation for professional careers; offering graduate students distinctive- relevant programs; maintaining a faculty whose members serve as excellent teachers and scholarly mentors for their students and who produce high levels of scholarship and creative activities. Appalachian recognizes that the success of the University depends upon the achievement and cooperation of a diverse community of students- faculty- and staff and strives to implement policies and allocate resources accordingly. We accept our responsibility to be actively involved in addressing the educational- economic- cultural- and societal needs of the changing region- state- nation- and world. As a publicly funded institution- Appalachian is committed to accomplishing its initiatives through efficient and effective resource utilization.
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