Overview


University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a 4-year public school and the only liberal arts college in the UNC system. UNC Asheville awards undergrad degrees in over 30 academic majors and is home to The National Conference on Undergraduate Research. In addition to classroom facilities, the UNC Asheville campus includes the Lookout Observatory and STEAM Studio featuring 3D printing technology. Throughout the school year, UNC Asheville holds a number of all-campus social events from the Rockypalooza kickoff of the new school year to the Turning of the Maples autumn social.
Acceptance Rate:
94%
Average Net Price:
$12,061
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1192
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$12,061
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,501 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,849 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$6,513
$30k - $48k
$8,674
$48k - $75k
$13,105
$75k - $110k
$16,977
$110k+
$17,721
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,856
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,538
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,617
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2546
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,538
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,874,330
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,292,635
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,115
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,191
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,108
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,259
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
5465
Students Applied
96%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
286
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
23%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1192
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
570
75th
660
Reading
25th
600
75th
690
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
19%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
8
Top 25%
26
Top 50%
62
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
57
$30k - $48k
28
$48k - $75k
34
$75k - $110k
39
$110k+
64
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,925
Total Number of Undergrads
2,907
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
65%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
47%
20-39 Students
50%
40-99 Students
2%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
29
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
76%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
US National: 44%59%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
26
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
9%
White
74%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
59
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
50%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
55%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big South Conference
Total Male Athletes
105
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Diving
University of North Carolina Asheville Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,800
Top 5 Cities
Asheville
Raleigh
Charlotte
Greensboro
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Mission Health
Buncombe County Schools
Wells Fargo
Biltmore
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,191
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
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