University of North Carolina Asheville

It is moderately difficult to get into University of North Carolina Asheville. Around 74% of applicants get into University of North Carolina Asheville each year. Last year, 4,278 students applied to University of North Carolina Asheville and 3,180 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to University of North Carolina Asheville, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/31 and the application fee is $75.

Students who apply to University of North Carolina Asheville for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than December 15.

University of North Carolina Asheville Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of North Carolina Asheville's admissions stats.

University of North Carolina Asheville 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	16%
Mean SAT Score	1230
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	24%
Waitlist	Yes

University of North Carolina Asheville Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of North Carolina Asheville.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 1
Early Action	Yes	November 15	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 31	December 15

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Considering Applying Early to University of North Carolina Asheville?

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University of North Carolina Asheville offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Asheville is 78%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 74%. In 2022, University of North Carolina Asheville admitted 207 of the 264 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of North Carolina Asheville Admissions

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How To Get Into University of North Carolina Asheville

It is moderately difficult to get into UNC Asheville. UNC Asheville evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, UNC Asheville accepted 74% of all applicants, about 3,180 from 4,278 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UNC Asheville, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

For applicants who are not residents of North Carolina, getting into University of North Carolina Asheville is moderately difficult.

Transferring to University of North Carolina Asheville

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of North Carolina Asheville

In 2022, University of North Carolina Asheville waitlisted 403 students and 98 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 26 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of North Carolina Asheville?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of North Carolina Asheville

What does University of North Carolina Asheville consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of North Carolina Asheville for more information on admission factors.

University of North Carolina Asheville 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of North Carolina Asheville, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of North Carolina Asheville's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	minimum course requirement
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of North Carolina Asheville?

Students admitted to University of North Carolina Asheville have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 75% submitted a class rank. At University of North Carolina Asheville 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of North Carolina Asheville, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.72%
3.75 and 3.99	29.29%
3.50 and 3.74	24.94%
3.25 and 3.49	15.56%
3.00 and 3.24	14.65%
2.50 and 2.9	9.84%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of North Carolina Asheville directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of North Carolina Asheville is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 16% of University of North Carolina Asheville's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of North Carolina Asheville?

To be competitive with other University of North Carolina Asheville applicants, you should strive to earn between 1160 and 1340 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of North Carolina Asheville 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1340 and 25% of scored lower than 1160, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of North Carolina Asheville student is 1230.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of North Carolina Asheville students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of North Carolina Asheville students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of North Carolina Asheville, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of North Carolina Asheville's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of North Carolina Asheville students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to University of North Carolina Asheville

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of North Carolina Asheville.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of North Carolina Asheville during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of North Carolina Asheville Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of North Carolina Asheville?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of North Carolina Asheville.

Does University of North Carolina Asheville accept transfer credits?

✅ University of North Carolina Asheville accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of North Carolina Asheville accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does University of North Carolina Asheville accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of North Carolina Asheville accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of North Carolina Asheville?

❌ No, University of North Carolina Asheville is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is University of North Carolina Asheville's acceptance rate?

✅ University of North Carolina Asheville has an acceptance rate of 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Asheville?

✅ University of North Carolina Asheville's early decision acceptance rate was 78% in 2021.

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