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University of North Carolina at Asheville

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    Asheville , NC 28804-8502
    (828) 251-6481
    http://www.unca.edu

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    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    3,967
    Full time
    3,238
    Part time
    729
    Men full time
    1,396
    Women full time
    1,842
    Mission Statement

    UNC Asheville is distinctive in the UNC system as its designated liberal arts university. Our practice of the liberal arts emphasizes the centrality of learning and discovery through exemplary teaching, innovative scholarship, creative expression, co-curricular activities, undergraduate research, engaged service, and practical experience. Primarily undergraduate, UNC Asheville offers a liberal arts education characterized by high quality faculty-student interaction. We offer this challenging educational experience to all promising students who are committed to liberal learning and personal growth.

    University of North Carolina at Asheville More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public Liberal Arts
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Master's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (828) 251-6481
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $50
    Applied
    2,987
    Admitted
    1,899
    Enrolled
    638
    Admitted %
    63%

    University of North Carolina at Asheville Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
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    Secondary school rank
    Required
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    University of North Carolina at Asheville Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    96%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    540
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    640
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    530
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    630
    Students submitting ACT
    21%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    23
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    27

    University of North Carolina at Asheville Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
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    Asian/Pacific Islander
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    Black/Non-Hispanic
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    Hispanic
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    White/Non-Hispanic
    82%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    2%
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $4,729
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $17,501
    Books and Supplies
    $950
    On-campus room and board
    $7,040
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    University of North Carolina at Asheville Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    70%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    23% , $4,540 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    47% , $2,627 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    47% , $5,104 on average
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    Women's Studies 2 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Accounting 19 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 55 0
    Operations Management and Supervision 4 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 30 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 5 0
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 27 0
    Engineering Bachelor Master
    Engineering, General 5 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 52 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6 0
    French Language and Literature 2 0
    German Language and Literature 2 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 13 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Public Health Education and Promotion 41 0
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 33 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 15 5
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 14 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Environmental Studies 36 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 10 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 3 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 11 0
    Chemistry, General 6 0
    Physics, General 5 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 93 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 0 0
    Economics, General 14 0
    Political Science and Government, General 27 0
    Sociology 33 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 38 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 13 0
    Music, General 4 0
    Music, Other 7 0
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    February 15
    Priority application deadline
    November 10
    Fall application deadline
    April 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    February 15
    SAT Subject score report due
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    College will notify student by
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    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    March 1
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
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    Early action deadline
    November 15
    College will notify student of early action by
    December 15

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    March 15
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    May 1
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Student Reviews of University of North Carolina at Asheville

3.3
based on 4 reviews
  • from NC

    Being in this school has help me see a different prospective of live. Professors are always glad in helping you. It is very obvious that they all enjoy teaching and learning from the students. I am very glad I choose this school to being my life… more read full review

    Being in this school has help me see a different prospective of live. Professors are always glad in helping you. It is very obvious that they all enjoy teaching and learning from the students. I am very glad I choose this school to being my life long career. read full review

  • Lauren from Apex, NC

    Out of the professors I've met so far, they seem to be generally interested in the students. They're here for them because if they weren't, they wouldn't bother to work there. The school is focused on undergraduates only- there are maybe 40 people… more read full review

    Out of the professors I've met so far, they seem to be generally interested in the students. They're here for them because if they weren't, they wouldn't bother to work there. The school is focused on undergraduates only- there are maybe 40 people going for a master's degree. read full review

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