#310 nationally · R2 · North Carolina

Appalachian State University research spending

Appalachian State University spent $8M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #310 among US R1 and R2 universities and #9 in North Carolina.

$8Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#310of 297 nationally
#9 of 9in North Carolina (0% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
307University of Arkansas at Little RockARR2$9M
308Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPAR2$9M
309Yeshiva UniversityNYR2$9M
310Appalachian State UniversityNCR2$8M
311Eastern Michigan UniversityMIR2$8M
312Abilene Christian UniversityTXR2$8M
313Hofstra University MedNYR2$8M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Appalachian State University run through its research office: https://research.appstate.edu/

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Questions

How much does Appalachian State University spend on research?
Appalachian State University reported $8M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Appalachian State University rank nationally for research spending?
#310 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #9 of 9 in North Carolina.
Is Appalachian State University an R1 university?
Appalachian State University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.