University of North Carolina at Asheville
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a 4-year public school and the only liberal arts college in the UNC system. UNC Asheville awards undergrad degrees in over 30 academic majors and is home to The National Conference on Undergraduate Research. In addition to classroom facilities, the UNC Asheville campus includes the Lookout Observatory and STEAM Studio featuring 3D printing technology. Throughout the school year, UNC Asheville holds a number of all-campus social events from the Rockypalooza kickoff of the new school year to the Turning of the Maples autumn social.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1159
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,852
Total Number of Undergrads
3,826
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $7,145
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $23,868
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
67%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,060
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
85
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Asheville
Raleigh
Charlotte
Greensboro
Atlanta
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,500
What Students Are Saying
3.60
Average Rating
unca is a wonderful place. the environment is friendly and conducive to learning and the people are great. attending here will give you as many opportunities to learn outside the classroom as it does in the classroom.
Rachel from Roaring River, NC
UNCA is an excellent place to find your creative side. The professors have a vested interest in your learning. Student body is friendly!
Joshua from Waynesville, NC
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