Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is a music school in Boone, NC, located at John E. Thomas Hall, 287 Rivers St. It holds a rating of 4.40 from the customers who have reviewed it. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors across its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online, with a low student-to-faculty ratio. Founded in 1899, it is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris serves as chancellor, and the university is governed by its Board of Trustees and the UNC System Board of Governors. Its strategic plan covers 2022-27, and its stated vision is to be a destination institution for students seeking challenging academic programs, engaged faculty and a vibrant campus culture. Six national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes, recognized App State among the best schools in the nation and the Southeast for 2025-26. The UNC System Board of Governors approved a new Doctor of Nursing Practice hybrid program, launching in fall 2026 to educate family practice nurse practitioners and respond to health care provider shortages, especially in rural areas.