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University of North Carolina Asheville

University of North Carolina Asheville is a small, public institution located in Asheville, nc. Founded in 1927, University of North Carolina Asheville offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
3,032 undergraduates
$7,461 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of North Carolina Asheville? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 91.9%
SAT score average 1251
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.35
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

August
01
318 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
45 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of North Carolina Asheville is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Communication and Media Studies
Public Health
Business Administration, Management and Operations
English Language and Literature, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,461
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,018
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $22,279
Average financial aid package $12,195
Estimated cost $10,084 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,809
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,018
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $39,627
Average financial aid package $12,195
Estimated cost $27,432 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of North Carolina Asheville has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,032, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

3,056

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of North Carolina Asheville, students love their Dungeons and Doggies, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804
8282516600
https://new.unca.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Dungeons and doggies

Philosophy club

Women in stem

Unca minecraft club

Black student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of North Carolina Asheville to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of North Carolina Asheville?

University of North Carolina Asheville is located in Asheville, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Asheville? 

The acceptance rate for University of North Carolina Asheville is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for University of North Carolina Asheville?

The average high school GPA for University of North Carolina Asheville students was 3.35.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina Asheville?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina Asheville including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $89,116.

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