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74.3%Acceptance
$7,461Tuition
2,790Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,030Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

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.