University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC • public • I | Big South Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small)

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,319 • Total: 3,339

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Asheville, NC
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Website

new.unca.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,346 (40.6%) • Female: 1,973 (59.4%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

5,131 admitted from 5,465 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 600-690
Math: 570-660
Total: 1170-1350

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

22-29

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/1/2025
RD:	2026-02-01

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

55.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

40.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$18,120

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$35,468

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $4,122
Out-of-state: $21,470

Room & Board

$11,398

Books & Supplies

$2,600

Students Receiving Pell Grants

32%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big South Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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Common questions about University of North Carolina Asheville

What is University of North Carolina Asheville's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina Asheville accepts 94% of applicants, from 5,465 applications.

How much does University of North Carolina Asheville cost?

Tuition and fees are $4,122 in-state and $21,470 out-of-state.

What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina Asheville?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

What is University of North Carolina Asheville's graduation rate?

55% of students graduate within six years.