University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$10,061

$27,409

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
685
25th
600
75th
655
25th
545
75th
29
25th
21
75th
26
25th
19
75th
28
25th
21
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,179
Declined 1,099
Total Received 4,278
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Public

2,914

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1927, the University of North Carolina Asheville is a public liberal arts university that is known for its strong academic programs, its beautiful campus, and its commitment to sustainability. It is located on a 365-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,914
Established in 1927
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

365-acre campus in Asheville (population: 91,902), 125 miles from Charlotte. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Charlotte; train serves Greenville, SC (60 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of North Carolina Asheville
1 University Heights
Asheville, NC
28804-8510

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
45%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
685
25th
600
75th
655
25th
545
75th
29
25th
21
75th
26
25th
19
75th
28
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $75
Other application fee (College Board and ACT application fee waivers)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,179
Declined 1,099
Total Received 4,278

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,883

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,461
Housing $6,130
Food $4,888
Additional fees $2,600
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $22,279
Average Financial Aid - $6,883
Total with Avg. Aid $15,396

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,064,553
State $2,896,876
Institutional $3,872,533
Other external $17,750
Total $12,851,712

Non-need-based

Federal $34,052
State $16,586
Institutional $637,420
Other external
Total $688,058

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 828 251-6535
F: 828 232-2294
finaid@unca.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, cross-country, equestrian sports, fencing, jujitsu, running, soccer, tae kwon do, track, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

archery, cross-country, equestrian sports, fencing, jujitsu, running, soccer, tae kwon do, track, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, Brazilian jujitsu, cheerleading/dance team, dodgeball, fencing, flag football, inner-tube water polo, kickball, lacrosse, quidditch, racquetball, rugby, running, soccer, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Technology yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Environmental Studies
  3. Management

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

2,914

total students

82%

in-state

18%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,914
students

Female
58%
1,692

Male
42%
1,222

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

2,535
students

Female
59%
1,489

Male
41%
1,046

13%

379
students

Female
54%
203

Male
46%
176

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Brazil
Ecuador
Indonesia
Mexico
Nigeria
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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