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University of North Carolina Asheville

University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC · City · 2,910 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
$12,250
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
55%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$44,030
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the designated public liberal arts university in the UNC System, the University of North Carolina Asheville offers a tight-knit, small-college experience with the affordability of a state school. It is best known for its interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core and standout programs in Environmental Studies, Atmospheric Sciences, Creative Writing, and Psychology. The student culture is progressive, creative, and outdoorsy, benefiting from proximity to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville's vibrant arts scene. UNC Asheville sets itself apart by prioritizing undergraduate education above all else, with over half of its students completing and presenting original research before graduation.

Wikipedia:The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public liberal arts university in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. UNC Asheville is the designated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system. It is a member and the headquarters of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.

Location
Asheville, NC, 28804-8510 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
173 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,501$24,849
Housing & food (on campus)$13,992$13,992
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$21,685$39,033 est.
Average net price$12,250Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$24,849
In-state: $7,501
Housing & food (on campus)$13,992
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$39,033 est.
In-state: $21,685
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,250
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,219
$30–48k
$8,735
$48–75k
$11,570
$75–110k
$15,854
$110k+
$18,786
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
55%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
33%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 30% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,947
10 yrs after entry$44,030
Debt
Median at graduation$20,500
Monthly payment$217
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24k
90th percentile$29,904
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1251
R 600–700 · M 570–660
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 23–29 · E 22–30 · M 20–26
SAT middle 50%: 1170–1360
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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$44,221
Independent
22%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
10%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,947
After 10 yrs
$44,030
Psychology, General80
Natural Resources Conservation and Research59
English Language and Literature, General48
Business Administration, Management and Operations47
Biology, General42
Communication and Media Studies38
Public Health33
Fine and Studio Arts28
History28
Visual and Performing Arts, General27
Computer Science26
Political Science and Government26
Sociology24
Chemistry23
Engineering, General21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities20
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$76M
Full-time faculty
83%
Faculty salary
$9,155/mo
Teaching spend
$13,642
per student
Federal loans
39%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Research activity
Research college or university
$6M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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