Overview
University of North Carolina Asheville is a less selective public four-year institution in Asheville, North Carolina. The school accepts 74.3% of applicants and enrolls 2,790 students.
Admission Statistics
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,243
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,145–1,340
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 25
- Total Enrollment
- 2,790
Your Chances by SAT Score
Your score is above the 75th percentile. You are a competitive applicant.
Your score falls within the middle 50% of admitted students.
Your score is below the 25th percentile. Other parts of your application will need to stand out.
Admission Guide
UNC Asheville uses the Common Application with a December 15 early action deadline and February 15 regular decision deadline. You need to submit your high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, and either SAT or ACT scores. The school does not require essays for most applicants, though some scholarship programs do.
Submit your FAFSA by March 1 to maximize financial aid opportunities. The school offers merit scholarships that require separate applications with earlier deadlines in January.
Housing applications open in March for admitted students. Most first-year students live on campus, and you can request roommate preferences through the housing portal. Orientation happens during the summer with multiple session dates to choose from.
The campus sits in downtown Asheville with easy access to hiking trails and the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can walk to restaurants, music venues, and local shops from campus. The school operates on a liberal arts model where you design your own major or choose from interdisciplinary programs.
Class sizes stay small with most courses capped at 25 students. You work directly with faculty on research projects starting in your first year. The academic calendar runs on semesters with a January term for internships or study abroad.
Parking permits cost extra and spaces fill quickly, so many students walk or bike around the compact campus. The mountain location means weather changes rapidly, so pack layers for all seasons.
What It Costs If You Get In
- Average Net Price
- $12,865/yr
- Tuition (in-state)
- $7,461
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $24,809
- Students Receiving Aid
- 31%
After You Graduate
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.0%
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,030/yr
- Freshman Retention Rate
- 73.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of North Carolina Asheville require SAT or ACT scores for admission?
UNC Asheville is test-optional, meaning you can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores with your application.
What is the application deadline for University of North Carolina Asheville?
The regular decision deadline is February 15. Early action applications are due November 15.
Does University of North Carolina Asheville offer early decision or early action?
UNC Asheville offers non-binding early action with a November 15 deadline. The school does not offer early decision.
How many credit hours can transfer students bring to University of North Carolina Asheville?
Transfer students can bring up to 64 credit hours from community colleges or up to 90 credit hours from four-year institutions. Students must complete at least 30 credit hours at UNC Asheville to graduate.