University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
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100
82%
Acceptance Rate
4,550
Students Applied
98%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
276
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 15
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 31
Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Test Optional
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No
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers available
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
26
33%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1192
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
550
75th
640
Reading
25th
580
75th
690
3.50
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
21%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
16
Top 25%
43
Top 50%
78
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
99
$30k - $48k
72
$48k - $75k
76
$75k - $110k
57
$110k+
68

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-531-9842
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

Get used to stairs. They're everywhere!
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Have an open mind. If you're not from the area, you will come to UNC Asheville and have a culture shock. There are many unique people here that I for sure was not used to.
Katie
you should definitely be sure you want to go here. unca is a unique campus with all sorts of unique people. to enjoy living and learning here, you have to have an open mind, and be willing to let it become even more opened than it already is.
Rachel from Roaring River, NC
Be yourself and do not take too many or too little credit hours the first semester. Also, find out how to use the bus and taxi system. It is really helpful knowing how to get downtown or get home.
Amanda from Southern Pines, NC
Don't come to Asheville expecting everything to be tough and strict. The atmosphere is softer and less abrasive than that of a typical college. The authority figures here expect you to look after yourself rather than them constantly telling you what you should and shouldn't be doing. If you prefer to move at your own pace with only the guidance of due dates and your GPA, then UNCA is for you. Expect to walk around a lot, as Asheville is a city of health-junkies, and don't come live on campus unless you enjoy a certain amount of nature and cold winters.
Teagan from Asheville, NC
Be ready to work, but you are certainly getting your money's worth.
Joshua from Waynesville, NC
I would take a tour of the campus to see if it's a good fit. While there, be sure to ask students walking around what they think of the school. Also, try and meet with a professor in your major to ask questions about the curriculum and opportunities they have for students.
Solomon from Asheville, NC
If you're not comfortable with extreme progressiveness, you might want to pass this school by. Also, if you're not white, be aware that the population is rather saturated with whiteness. The saturation is counter-balanced by the progressiveness of general public opinion, but, the lack of racial diversity is certainly striking.
Matthew from Asheville, NC