“At App State, we believe making real and powerful differences in the world is grounded in diversity and inclusion of thought, belief and community.”
App State Chancellor Sheri Everts
19%
racially and/or ethnically underrepresented students*
77%
growth in underrepresented students since 2014*
117%
growth in first-year underrepresented students since 2014*
85%
overall student retention rate
81%
retention rate for underrepresented students*
43 : 57
male-to-female student ratio
366
enrolled student veterans
116
enrolled foreign national students
31%
students from rural areas in North Carolina**
31%
first-generation undergraduate students***
10%
underrepresented employees
108%
growth in underrepresented employees since 2014
* Combined percentage of students who self-identify as Hispanic of any race; American Indian or Alaska Native; Black or African American; Asian; Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races; or Foreign National. This percentage is taken from the total number of students who elect to report their racial and/or ethnic identities, as well as Foreign National students. Actual counts may be higher, as some students choose not to report their race or ethnicity.
** In-state, degree-seeking undergraduate students from Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, as designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce.
*** A student is considered “first-generation” if neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree.
Fall 2023 data. Sources: Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning; Military Affairs Committee; Office of International Education and Development.
Latest Message from the Chief Diversity Officer
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Honoring Veterans, Celebrating Native American Heritage
This month, App State will honor veterans and other members of our military community during Heroes Week Nov. 3-10, 2023 Military Mountaineer Homecoming Nov. 3-4 and Veterans Day on Nov. 10. The Office of Diversity is committed to supporting this valued population of Mountaineers by helping them transition from military service to civilian life — or balance the two. In addition, November is National Native American Heritage Month, and there is a variety of programming planned for those who wish to participate.
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App State Homecoming celebrates past, present and future Mountaineers
Take a look back at App State in 1973, in 1998 and at Homecoming 2023
November 1, 2023
Events
Feb 2We're Here: Immigrant-Affected Communities & International Diversity
Office of Diversity
Friday, February 2, 20244:00pm-5:00pm
Feb 16Urban Bush Women – 40th Anniversary: Legacy + Lineage + Liberation
The Schaefer Center Presents
Friday, February 16, 20247:30pm
Feb 22Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience: Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco
APPlause! Event
Thursday, February 22, 202410:00am
Feb 23