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Appalachian State University

  • LocationBoone, NC
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 21,253 students
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Appalachian State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of Charlotte lists an Appalachian State University Campus Ministry among the campuses it serves, with an address at 232 Faculty Street, Boone, listed on a parish contact page. Its Mass, confession, staffing, and student group details are not recorded.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Appalachian State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Elizabeth Catholic Church: 1.8 mi1AppState Catholic Campus Ministry: 0.7 miAppalachian State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Elizabeth Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 259 Pilgrims Way

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/giving/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Appalachian State University Campus Ministry”
      The Diocese of Charlotte lists an Appalachian State University Campus Ministry.
    2. College Students - Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/faith-edu/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry is here to help you connect with fellow Catholics on campus”
      The diocese describes its Catholic Campus Ministry as serving students at campuses it lists, including Appalachian State.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Diocese of Charlotte lists an Appalachian State University Campus Ministry among its campus ministries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/giving/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Appalachian State University Campus Ministry”
      The Diocese of Charlotte lists an Appalachian State University Campus Ministry.
  • St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Boone publishes weekend and weekday Mass times.
    Sources (1)
    1. St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchsaintecc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Tuesday 6:00 PM – English”
      The parish lists a Tuesday 6:00 PM Mass in English.
      “Sunday 9:00 AM – English”
      The parish lists a Sunday 9:00 AM Mass in English.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

AppState Catholic Campus Ministry

  • Address: 232 Faculty Street, Boone, NC 28607
  • Distance from campus: 0.7 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: saintecc.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Catholic Campus Ministry - Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/giving/catholic-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Appalachian State University Campus Ministry”
    The Diocese of Charlotte lists an Appalachian State University Campus Ministry.
  2. Contact Us - St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchsaintecc.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “AppState Catholic Campus Ministry 232 Faculty Street Boone, NC 28607”
    The St. Elizabeth parish contact page lists the AppState Catholic Campus Ministry at 232 Faculty Street, Boone.
    “AppState Catholic Campus Ministry 232 Faculty Street Boone, NC 28607”
    The St. Elizabeth parish contact page lists the AppState Catholic Campus Ministry at 232 Faculty Street, Boone.
  3. St. Elizabeth Catholic Churchsaintecc.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our main location is 259 Pilgrims Way, Boone, NC 28607”
    St. Elizabeth Catholic Church is at 259 Pilgrims Way, Boone.
    “Tuesday 6:00 PM – English”
    The parish lists a Tuesday 6:00 PM Mass in English.
    “Sunday 9:00 AM – English”
    The parish lists a Sunday 9:00 AM Mass in English.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
73 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,214 · ACT 24
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,690

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
19,405
Total students21,253
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,836
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,169
Median federal debt at graduation$20,231
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$51,836
Admission rate90%
Students receiving Pell grants26%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1214
SAT reading & writing570–660
SAT math550–620
ACT composite21–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 67 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Charlotte

The Most Reverend Michael T. Martin, Bishop of Charlotte

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: charlottediocese.org, charlottediocese.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese estimated from the nearest Catholic schools using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 197869
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Appalachian State University a Catholic college?
No. Appalachian State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by AppState Catholic Campus Ministry.

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