University of North Carolina Asheville

Public four-year university in Asheville, NC that costs an average of $14,999 a year after financial aid, admits 92% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,999
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,562

PublicSmall city2,910 undergraduates

Cost of University of North Carolina Asheville

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,943
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,501
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$24,849
Housing and food (on campus)$14,246
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$14,999

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,650
$30,001–48,000$10,314
$48,001–75,000$12,926
$75,001–110,000$18,893
$110,001+$21,857

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of North Carolina Asheville's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate92%
Average SAT1,251
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)600–700
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)570–660
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)23–29
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,816
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,562
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)32nd of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,500
Typical monthly loan payment$222 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans40%

Majors and programs at University of North Carolina Asheville

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (29)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Engineering46$72,468$22,760
Computer Science50$56,018$18,605
Accounting and Related Services37$50,711—
Mathematics20$46,656—
Business Administration, Management and Operations92$44,390$19,500
History44$39,833$21,875
Chemistry36$37,613—
Political Science and Government55$37,354$19,500
Biology93$35,637$21,147
Natural Resources Conservation and Research111$33,438$19,500
Psychology185$33,379$17,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities34$32,867—
Sociology44$31,417$14,331
Visual and Performing Arts68$29,482$17,900
Communication and Media Studies67$29,140$19,833
English Language and Literature78$27,533$18,751
Music40$27,063$22,940
Fine and Studio Arts70$25,938$19,500
Public Health75$25,697$18,326
Anthropology18——
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology20——
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics10——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft9——
Economics23——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies8——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services21——
Philosophy6——
Physics16——
Religion/Religious Studies8——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Public Health5——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem$12,81778%$52,558
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City$8,04864%$44,614
University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke$10,52293%$48,029
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville$8,50082%$47,125
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham$16,70887%$46,956
University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem$14,85930%$46,097
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee$13,02582%$53,764
North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro$9,88450%$50,279

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About University of North Carolina Asheville

TypePublic four-year university
LocationAsheville, NC
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates2,910
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitenew.unca.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

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

University of North Carolina Asheville admits 92% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,251 on the SAT.

How much does University of North Carolina Asheville cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $25,943 a year (tuition and fees: $7,501 in-state, $24,849 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,999 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,650.

How much do University of North Carolina Asheville graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,562 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 32nd of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is engineering ($72,468 a year after graduation).

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

52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.