Appalachian State University is a public university in Boone, North Carolina. It was founded as a teachers college in 1899 by brothers B.B. and D.D. Dougherty and D.D.'s wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty. The university expanded to include other programs in 1967 and joined the University of North Carolina System in 1971. The university enrolls more than 20,000 students. It offers more than 150 bachelor's degrees and 70 graduate degree programs, including two doctoral programs.
| Motto | Esse quam videri (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | To Be, Rather Than To Seem |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1899 |
| Parent institution | UNC System |
| Academic affiliation | ORAU |
| Endowment | $133.2 million (2019) |
| Chancellor | Sheri Everts |
| Students | 19,280 |
| Undergraduates | 17,518 |
| Postgraduates | 1,762 |
| Campus | College town (Rural), 1,300 acres |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Yosef |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – Sun Belt |
About Appalachian State University
Co-educational university founded as a teacher's college which expanded to include other programs in 1967. It joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971.
Achievement of Appalachian State University
Time magazine recognized the school as "College of the Year" in 2001. It was featured in The Princeton Review's 2008 edition of America's Best Value Colleges.
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Latest information about Appalachian State University updated on July 28 2021.
