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Overview

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
Location Asheville, NC
Setting Small City
Enrollment 2,914
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #444
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website unca.edu
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Costs

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
Tuition (In State) $4,122
Tuition (Out of State) $21,470
Room & Board $10,556
Avg Net Price $14,730
Avg Grant Aid $6,491
% Receiving Grant Aid 90%

Admission

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,278
Admitted 3,179
Acceptance Rate 74.3%
Enrolled % 15.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.49
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 21/28
SAT Range 1145/1340
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Psychology (12%)
  • Social Sciences (11%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (11%)
  • Business (8%)
  • English and Literature (8%)

Outcomes

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
Graduation Rate 61%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $37,900
Making Student Loan Payments 61%
Median Student Loan Debt $20,641
Median Loan Payment $213

Diversity

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
% Men 42%
% Women 58%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 80%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 4%

Students

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
% In-State 82%
% Out-of-State 16%

Campus

 University of North Carolina at Asheville
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/