University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC
3,826
Students
12,231
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
81%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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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
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
Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: admissions@unca.edu
Phone: 828-250-3829
Fax: 828-251-6482
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health Education And Promotion |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Music |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,358
Applied
2,730
Accepted
3,826
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,146
Females Applied
1,800
Females Accepted
84%
Male Admissions
1,212
Males Applied
930
Males Accepted
77%
Applying
75
Application Fee
3.4
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 | February 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Transfer | April 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 602 | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 574 | 530 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 27 |
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
12,231
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,857
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,625
Avg. Loan Aid
2,248
Avg. Grant Aid
7,071
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,826
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
11%
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 (43.2%)
Female (56.8%)
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
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
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
324
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 224
Part-time - 100
Male - 173
Female - 151