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University of North Carolina Asheville

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Asheville, NC

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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

Admit rate92%
SAT range1170–1360
ACT range23–29
Undergrads2,910
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,685
4-year grad rate55%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,030

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans39%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out60%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$47,302/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$69,472/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,479/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$42,743/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$88,084/yr
Engineering
Engineering, General$88,346/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$33,714/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Health$42,267/yr
History
History$38,565/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,796/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$56,247/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$46,518/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$60,021/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$40,673/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$66,736/yr
Political Science and Government$55,698/yr
Sociology$44,824/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General$40,444/yr
Music$37,484/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,590
Typical room charge$5,952
Typical board charge$4,604

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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.

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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