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University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville,
NC
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate74%
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About UNC Asheville
University of North Carolina Asheville is a public, state university in the city of Asheville, North Carolina. UNC Asheville was founded in 1927. The university enrolls around 2,914 students a year, including 2,914 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of North Carolina Asheville
It is moderately difficult to get into UNC Asheville. The acceptance rate at UNC Asheville is 74%. In 2022, 4,278 students applied to UNC Asheville and 3,180 were admitted.
| University of North Carolina Asheville Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 16% |
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University of North Carolina Asheville is located in the city of Asheville, North Carolina,.
If you are interested in seeing UNC Asheville for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 240, 26, and 40 to Asheville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Asheville Regional.
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College Info
UNC Asheville Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 31
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UNC Asheville is Jul 31.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UNC Asheville is Jun 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UNC Asheville SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1160 - 1340
Math SAT Range
540 - 650
Reading SAT Range
600 - 680
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1340 and Above
Good
1160 to 1340
Avg
1160 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UNC Asheville students is 1230. Applicants with SAT scores of 1340 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UNC Asheville, while applicants with SAT scores between 1160 to 1340 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1160 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UNC Asheville.
UNC Asheville Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$17,936
In State$35,284
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$4,122
$21,470
Fees
$3,258
$3,258
Housing
$10,556
$10,556
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UNC Asheville is like? There are approximately 2,914 students enrolled at UNC Asheville. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 88% percent are from NC and 12% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time88%
In State12%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,914
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
74%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 31
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