University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

University of North Carolina at Asheville is a Comprehensive institution located in Asheville, NC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Brown Hall
CPO # 1320
Asheville, NC  28804-8510
United States

Contact Steve McKellips
Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: admissions@unca.edu
Phone: 828-250-3829
Fax: 828-251-6482

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health Education And Promotion
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Digital Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music
Music Related
Music Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,163

Applied

2,601

Accepted

3,743

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,998

Females Applied

1,669

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,165

Males Applied

932

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Minimum course requirement

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	September 18th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	602	540	640
SAT Math	574	520	610
ACT Composite	25	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,914

In-state

21,236

Out-of-state

Fees

3,023

Full-time student fees

9,380

Room & board

5,288

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

12,781

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,746

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,690

Avg. Loan Aid

2,310

Avg. Grant Aid

7,372

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,743

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.22%
Black or African American	4.55%
White or Caucasian	77.73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.58%
Asian	2.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.18%
Other	3.29%

Gender

Male (42.8%)

Female (57.2%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	38%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Undergraduate Research Symposium, Arts Festival and Rockypalooza

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Alliance, Black Student Association, Gaming Club and Underdog Productions

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

320

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 221

Part-time - 99

Male - 172

Female - 148

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