University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Public
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University of North Carolina Asheville admitted 91.9% of applicants university-wide (6,782 of 7,378).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 91.9% | 6,782 | 7,378 |
| In-state | 94.0% | 4,809 | 5,115 |
| Out-of-state | 87.2% | 1,961 | 2,250 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 13 | 13 |
| Men | 91.6% | 2,486 | 2,713 |
| Women | 92.1% | 4,295 | 4,664 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 6,782 admitted students, 725 enrolled (10.7% yield).
University of North Carolina Asheville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1170–1360
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of North Carolina Asheville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,541/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,849 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,692 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,541/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,219 |
| $30k–48k | $8,735 |
| $48k–75k | $11,570 |
| $75k–110k | $15,854 |
| Over $110k | $18,786 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Distinguished Scholar — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board) for North Carolina residents (Full Ride)
- UNCA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- International Student Merit Scholarship — Varies (International Aid)
University of North Carolina Asheville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Personal statement (optional)
- Writing samples (optional)
- Portfolio of creative work (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Personal statement (optional)
- Writing samples (optional)
- Portfolio of creative work (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of North Carolina Asheville · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of North Carolina Asheville requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,030
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
University of North Carolina Asheville · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #135
- WSJ: #551
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (18%), Psychology (14%), Business & marketing (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of North Carolina Asheville Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.