University of North Carolina Asheville
PublicAsheville, NC
Located in Asheville, NC, University of North Carolina Asheville is a public small school with roughly 2,910 undergraduates. University of North Carolina Asheville is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 92%. Among reported majors, Engineering, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $88,346/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on University of North Carolina Asheville's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,348 more per year in tuition and fees (3.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of North Carolina Asheville's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of North Carolina Asheville weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Carolina Asheville's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina Asheville in Asheville, NC admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina Asheville?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina Asheville typically score between 1170–1360 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina Asheville?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina Asheville typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of North Carolina Asheville cost?
University of North Carolina Asheville's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,685 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Carolina Asheville?
For 2024-25, University of North Carolina Asheville's published tuition and required fees were $24,849 for out-of-state students and $7,501 for in-state students -- $17,348 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of North Carolina Asheville?
University of North Carolina Asheville's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of North Carolina Asheville require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Carolina Asheville doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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