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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

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,461
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,809
Average Net Price
$12,865
Students Receiving Financial Aid
31.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,018
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,018
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,679
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
60.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
39.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
31.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,513
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,674
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,105
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,977
$110,001+ $17,721

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $24,809 out-of-state sticker price. The average net price sits at $12,865 across all income levels. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,513 after aid, while those making over $110,000 still get a break at $17,721. Over four years, costs range from $26,000 for the poorest families to $70,000 for the wealthiest.

UNC Asheville keeps debt reasonable compared to many schools. Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. That payment represents about half of what new graduates earn in their first year ($28,475). The school's liberal arts focus means career earnings start modestly but grow to $44,030 by year ten. In-state students get the sweetest deal, representing 85% of enrollment and paying just $7,461 in tuition before aid.

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