Diversity and Inclusion

We actively encourage, support and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions and creativity.

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“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

  • 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.

    Read more from Honoring Veterans, Celebrating Native American Heritage

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