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About University of North Carolina Asheville

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University of North Carolina Asheville is a public liberal arts college in Asheville, NC, known for its public liberal arts, arts and sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 74%, University of North Carolina Asheville is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 507 students each year. University of North Carolina Asheville is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1180–1330, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of North Carolina Asheville offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,393 per year; the sticker price of $38,579 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of North Carolina Asheville acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

74%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1255
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1180 – 1330 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of North Carolina Asheville

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Essay Strategy
UNC Asheville is one of only a handful of public liberal arts colleges in the country, so use your essays to show that you genuinely want a broad, interdisciplinary education rather than a narrowly focused pre-professional track. Admissions readers here give essays serious weight, so be specific about how the liberal arts model fits your intellectual curiosity.
Application Strategy
UNC Asheville has a strong Humanities program that is required of all students, so mention in your application that you are ready to engage with big ideas across disciplines, not just your intended major. Referencing specific courses like the Humanities sequence or interdisciplinary programs like Environmental Studies shows you have done real research into the curriculum.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of North Carolina Asheville actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$8.2k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$8.7k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$11.6k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$15.9k
110k+~$39k/yr$18.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,958
Undergrad Enrollment
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