UNC Asheville Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.92%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1255. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,501
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,849
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UNC Asheville:
- Total Enrollment: 3,056, including 39 online students
- 3,032 Undergraduate, 24 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.9% men, 59.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 34%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 35 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
UNC Asheville Overview
University of North Carolina Asheville (UNC Asheville) is a four-year, public school located in Asheville, NC. University of North Carolina Asheville was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UNC Asheville's tuition & fees is $7,501 for North Carolina residents and $24,849 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,761.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,056 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
UNC Asheville's acceptance rate is 91.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.69%. The median SAT score is 1255 and the ACT score is 26.
UNC Asheville ranked 200th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 25th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. University of North Carolina Asheville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of North Carolina Asheville is $7,501 for in-state students and $24,849 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,293 for in-state students and $24,615 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,541 for North Carolina residents and $24,889 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,333 for North Carolina residents and $24,655 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,501 | $24,849 |
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| Graduate | $8,293 | $24,615 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,541 | $24,889 |
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| Graduate | $8,333 | $24,655 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of North Carolina Asheville offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UNC Asheville
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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