University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of North Carolina Asheville reported a 93.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of North Carolina Asheville is a public 4-year institution in Asheville, NC, with an SAT reference of 1255 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $12,250 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

5,465 applicants

SAT reference

1255

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,250

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of North Carolina Asheville

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)117012551360
ACT (composite, 1–36)222629

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

54.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,910

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of North Carolina Asheville, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,219
$30,001 – $48,000$8,735
$48,001 – $75,000$11,570
$75,001 – $110,000$15,854
$110,000+$18,786

Top Majors at University of North Carolina Asheville

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts106
Psychology101
Social Sciences65
Business, Management & Marketing59
Natural Resources & Conservation52
Biological & Biomedical Sciences51
Health Professions41
Physical Sciences37
English Language & Literature30
Communication & Journalism29

Financial Aid at University of North Carolina Asheville

About University of North Carolina Asheville

Official website: https://new.unca.edu/

Admissions: https://new.unca.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About University of North Carolina Asheville

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Asheville?

University of North Carolina Asheville reported a 94% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,465. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina Asheville?

The historical 94% acceptance rate suggests University of North Carolina Asheville was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Carolina Asheville?

The imported historical records for University of North Carolina Asheville include an SAT reference value of 1255 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of North Carolina Asheville?

The stored historical average net price at University of North Carolina Asheville is $12,250 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 93%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $6,856 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina Asheville?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of North Carolina Asheville is 55%. its stored first-year retention rate is 72%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of North Carolina Asheville test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of North Carolina Asheville?

University of North Carolina Asheville's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid December 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of North Carolina Asheville's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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