Appalachian State University, located in Boone North Carolina, is nationally recognized for its quality academics, which include more than 140 degree programs and 1,500 courses. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University has built a national reputation for providing outstanding academics. With a student/faculty ratio of 17:1 and an average class size of 24, faculty members are able to take a personal interest in student progress, often becoming mentors, advisers, and friends. That can only happen in a close-knit community. Nestled at the base of Howard Knob, in downtown Boone, NC (year-round population 15,000), a small town which thrives as one of the Southeast's premier tourism and outdoor recreation destinations. The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest provide a beautiful natural setting with unlimited possibilities for outdoor adventure. Appalachian is a public institution and part of The University of North Carolina System



