Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,243
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,145–1,340
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 25
- Total Enrollment
- 2,790
Admissions Overview
UNC Asheville is less selective with a 74% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible for solid academic performers. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1145-1340 on the SAT or around 25 on the ACT. With an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, the school can afford to look beyond test scores. They want students who value close mentoring relationships and hands-on learning in a liberal arts environment. The school attracts outdoorsy, intellectually curious students who thrive in small classroom discussions and want professors who know their names. Mountain lovers and creative types find their niche here.