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University of North Carolina Asheville

UNC Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina 28804-8510

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University of North Carolina Asheville is a public institution in Asheville with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,030 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,865.

Established
1927
Motto
Levo Oculos Meos In Montes
Mascot
Rocky
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA's Division I and compete
Division
Division I

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94%Acceptance
1247SAT Avg
2,790Students
11:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$44,030Earnings 10yr
$12,865Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of North Carolina Asheville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & WritingMid: 635
600690
MathMid: 595
570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1247

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,461
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,809
Room & Board$11,018
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$21,061
Average Net Price$12,865
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,513
$30–48K$8,674
$48–75K$13,105
$75–110K$16,977
$110K+$17,721

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,865

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,138

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,790
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.9%
Freshman Retention73.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,947
8 Years$41,255
10 Years$44,030

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,200
Men
$42,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#9
Forbes
#494
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#76

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from NC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
101 mi(175 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
165 mi(286 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
221 mi(383 min)

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