Appalachian State is a comprehensive, public university located in Boone, NC. Approximately 15,712 undergraduate students are enrolled along with 1,877 graduate students. Most students are from North Carolina. Featuring 6 undergraduate colleges and a music school, over 87% of all students return for their sophomore year. Over 150 major programs are offered, and students participate in 20 varsity, 19 club and more than 80 intramural sports. App State’s Center for Entrepreneurship helps prepare students to own their own business.