University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of North Carolina—Asheville is a public institution established in 1927 with city setting located at Asheville. It is ranked 139 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,461; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,809. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,914. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#139 in National Liberal Arts College
Setting
Urban
Location Asheville, North Carolina
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1927
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,914 Undergraduates
Website https://www.unca.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and performing arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$38,884
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$14,623
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $7,461
Outstate Tuition Fee $24,809
Room and Board Fees $11,018
$25,479 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

74% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Jul
31
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$10,806 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$8,708 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $38,884
50% Students with need received Financial Aid
30.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAfSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Pisgah Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility first-time applicants.
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance, extracurricular engagement and exemplary community service or community leadership.
Requirement for maintenance Maintain the specified minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, remain full-time in each semester and does not have a break in enrollment.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
University Merit Award
Total Worth --
Eligibility first-time applicants.
Minimum Criteria Academic excellence, as demonstrated by a high grade point average during high school or above average scores on the SAT or ACT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Arts and Humanities Scholarships ( Art, Drama, English, History, Languages & Literatures, Music)
Total Worth --
Details --
Natural Sciences Scholarships ( Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics)
Total Worth --
Details --
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Students

2,914 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
44% Students graduate within 6 years