Appalachian State University SAT and ACT scores
Boone, NC · public college · 19,405 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Appalachian State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Appalachian State University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
Raise your score for Appalachian State University
Free practice that explains every answer. Appalachian State University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Appalachian State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Appalachian State University scored 1120 to 1280, with an average of 1214. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Appalachian State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 21 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Appalachian State University require the SAT or ACT?
Appalachian State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Appalachian State University accept the CLT?
Yes. Appalachian State University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 74 to 91 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in North Carolina with similar scores
- Elon UniversitySAT 1130–1280
- Guilford CollegeSAT 1120–1260
- High Point UniversitySAT 1110–1320
- Meredith CollegeSAT 1098–1348
- Western Carolina UniversitySAT 1080–1270
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Christian Brothers UniversitySAT 1020–1380
- Concordia University-WisconsinACT 22–28
- Dordt UniversitySAT 1070–1330
- Earlham CollegeSAT 1110–1290
- Lindenwood UniversityACT 22–28
- Martin Luther CollegeACT 21–28
More about Appalachian State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Appalachian State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026