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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, NC 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,575
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Asheville, North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that University of North Carolina at Asheville is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North Carolina at Asheville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, University of North Carolina at Asheville emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of North Carolina at Asheville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,319

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,667

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at University of North Carolina at Asheville received on average $7,610 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,610
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 182 31% $4,870 $886,300
Other Federal Grant 186 32% $5,141 $956,289
State Grant/Scholarships 238 41% $2,055 $489,019
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 520 89% $4,904 $2,550,015
Total Grant & Scholarships 525 90% $7,610 $3,995,323

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Asheville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Asheville students is 64.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.9%.

64.6%

  • asian 66.7% 10 students
  • African American 72.7% 32 students
  • white 63.4% 363 students
  • unknown 60.9% 14 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 28 students
  • International Students 100.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 73.1% 19 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big South Conference
  • Basketball Big South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina at Asheville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina at Asheville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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