University of North Carolina Asheville
University of North Carolina Asheville is a public 4-year institution in Asheville, NC. It enrolls about 2,925 students and admits roughly 94% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Asheville, NC 28804 |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Enrollment | 2,925 |
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
| Applicants / admitted | 5,465 / 5,131 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,461 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $24,809 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 55% |
| Transfer-out rate | 32% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,175 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 600–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–29 |
| Website | https://unca.edu/ |
| Phone | 8282516600 |
Admissions
About 5,465 students applied and 5,131 were admitted. Of those admitted, 630 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,461 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $24,809. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,175 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,513 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,674 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,105 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,977 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,721 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 646 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 55% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of North Carolina Asheville is in Asheville, NC, Buncombe County. Its coordinates are 35.6171, -82.5654.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Asheville?
About 94% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,465 applicants.
How much does University of North Carolina Asheville cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,461 for in-state students and $24,809 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of North Carolina Asheville?
About 2,925 students are enrolled.