Overview
Student Population
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Online | unca.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Will you get in?
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Located in Asheville, North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Asheville is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,750 prospective students applied, and 3,150 were granted admission. Of those admitted 654 enrolled in the school. 3,233 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 529 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,122 plus fees of $3,109. University of North Carolina at Asheville is ranked 502 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Value
University of North Carolina at Asheville is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Asheville within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#502 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#152 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#6 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#381 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1270 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.98 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,109 |
| Room and Board | $9,660 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,464 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,555 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,109 |
| Room and Board | $9,660 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,464 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,903 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Business | 8% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199111 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Current students may use the University of North Carolina at Asheville GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.