| Mission
| Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina,
Appalachian State University has built a national reputation for providing
outstanding academics. With a student/faculty ratio of 19:1, faculty
members are able to take a personal interest in student progress, often
becoming mentors, advisers, and friends - even tennis partners. That can
only happen in a close-knit community.
Nestled at the base of Howard Knob, the university is located in downtown
Boone, NC (year-round pop. 15,000), a small town which thrives as one of
the Southeast's premier tourism and outdoor recreation destinations.
The nearby Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest provide a
beautiful natural setting with unlimited possibilities for outdoor
adventure. |
