Economic Impact of ASU on Wilkes

App State’s impacts on the regional and statewide were assessed in an economic impact study by Lightcast for the year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022. In fiscal year 2021–22, Appalachian State University generated an estimated $573 million in added income for the five-county regional economy through operations, construction, visitor, and student spending; volunteerism; and the increased earnings and productivity of alumni. Statewide, the estimated economic impact of App State was $2.2 billion. Wilkes County is one of the five counties impacted by ASU.