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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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About
About UNC Asheville...
- Common App Accepted
- Liberal Arts College
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Branch of
- University of North Carolina System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
- North Carolina
- Asheville
From University of North Carolina Asheville
At UNC Asheville, we encourage bold students to explore the world in meaningful and unexpected ways. Critical inquiry, dialogue, and curiosity are the heart of your expansive liberal arts and sciences education. First Year Seminars prepare you for interdisciplinary thinking, broadening perspectives, and the transition to college. You’ll benefit from small class sizes and meaningful faculty mentorship.
Experiential learning is accessible for everyone, with 65% of undergraduates participating in research across 65+ academic programs. NCAA DI Athletics and beloved annual traditions like Rockypalooza and Turning of the Maples bring campus to life. In Asheville, our Bulldogs benefit from one of the most vibrant cities in the U.S., with more than 500,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountains to call home.
Affordability matters: 80% of our students receive financial aid and/or scholarships, and our in-state tuition and Fixed Tuition Program ensures our life-changing education is an accessible one.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1150-1330
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$14,730/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,491/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.41 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.64 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.63 responses
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Majors
IGNITE Your Spark at UNC Asheville
IGNITE is a first-year experience that helps new students build connections with one another, develop leadership, and deepen their sense of belonging at UNC Asheville. In the fall, Peer Advising Leaders serve as mentors to small cohorts, helping students identify their passions and set intentions. Come spring, students begin to explore our many on- and off-campus experiential learning pathways.
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Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
11%
On Campus
88%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,527Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
380
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
52 responses
Open-minded
42%
Seriously Creative
25%
Tolerant
10%
Open-mided and sometimes not understanding
8%
gay
6%
Apathetic Hypocrites
4%
Stressed
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
66%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.74 responses
Poll
69%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.78 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
48 responses
Liberal
50%
Community
19%
Comforting
13%
Different
8%
Home away from home
6%
Abhorrent
2%
Fast-paced
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
59%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
67%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.30 responses
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University of North Carolina Asheville Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 709 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
It’s a pretty decent school. Party’s are okay, yet the studies match that same energy. Different types of people allowing a sense of difference while passing by campus. The food is awful. It’s edible but brown dining hall gives stomach aches:( the Highsmith food options are not bad, yet the repetitive food makes you loose your appetite. Teachers are pretty cool! The campus is small which is awesome for certain people.
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, I had a great time on campus. I loved my classes and my professors. They were innovative and fascinating people. Food was good but dorms could have been better. It was great to walk and bike around the campus and the city. Beautiful place to live. My only complaint is the lack of professional resources.
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
As a current freshman attending UNC-Asheville, I really enjoyed the time I have spent here so far. The class sizes aren't so big that you get overwhelmed and the professors are attentive, understanding, and helpful. The community and people here are also great, everyone is very welcoming and friendly that allows for an environment that is really chill and gives good vibes. The school being in the mountains is also a plus. For things I'd like to see change, I have some gripes with the gym. As a person who works out frequently, the gym could use some more equipment and maybe some more space. In addition, the food can sometimes be meh but the dining hall has been receptive of changes the student body wants to see made. If you are thinking of coming here definitely try to get a tour and come in person, and get a feel for the atmosphere. This school gives off a certain vibe and is more suited for certain people.
- Freshman
- 4 months ago
