“At Appalachian, 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
18.6%
racially and/or ethnically underrepresented students*
66.4%
growth in underrepresented students since 2014*
100.5%
growth in first-year underrepresented students since 2014*
82.9%
overall student retention rate
79.3%
retention rate for underrepresented students*
42 : 58
male-to-female student ratio
348
enrolled student veterans
156
enrolled foreign national students
30.1%
students from rural areas in North Carolina**
30.8%
first-generation undergraduate students***
9%
underrepresented employees
75%
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 2022 data. Sources: Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning; Military Affairs Committee; Office of International Education and Development.
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Supporting one another with inclusive practices, celebrating Black History Month
On behalf of the App State leadership and community, I would like to express my support to our Jewish community following last night’s incident at the Temple of the High Country, where a Nazi flag was draped over the Temple’s sign. While the flag was not displayed on campus, such an expression of hatred and anti-semitism impacts the wellbeing and sense of safety and belonging that all members of our campus community deserve.
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- Mar 21
Keep Our Families Together: The Roberts Court & the Future of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Office of Diversity
Tuesday, March 21, 20236:30pm-7:30pm - Mar 21
Film: Little Girl (Petite Fille) (2020)
Féroce et Formidable: A Francophone Film Festival
Tuesday, March 21, 20236:30pm - Mar 2324
4th Annual DLLC Symposium: Diversity and (Dis)Connections in the Contemporary Context
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
March 23-24, 2023 - Mar 23