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University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NCPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of North Carolina Asheville is a public institution located in the city setting of Asheville, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,346
Earnings 5yr: $91,514
Debt: $31,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,084
Earnings 5yr: $94,030
Debt: $23,970
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,472
Earnings 5yr: $61,246
Debt: $22,612
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,736
Earnings 5yr: $54,370
Debt: $18,791
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,021
Earnings 5yr: $55,189
Debt: $12,825
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,479
Earnings 5yr: $57,584
Debt: $17,492
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,247
Earnings 5yr: $51,282
Debt: $24,455
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,698
Earnings 5yr: $48,101
Debt: $25,821
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,302
Earnings 5yr: $37,972
Debt: $23,250
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,518
Earnings 5yr: $41,988
Debt: $22,880
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,824
Earnings 5yr: $38,232
Debt: $23,250
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,743
Earnings 5yr: $32,802
Debt: $23,125
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,267
Earnings 5yr: $40,255
Debt: $23,141
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,796
Earnings 5yr: $40,419
Debt: $18,743
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,673
Earnings 5yr: $40,008
Debt: $21,055
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,444
Earnings 5yr: $45,049
Debt: $23,250
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,565
Earnings 5yr: $42,899
Debt: $16,690
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,484
Earnings 5yr: $30,830
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,714
Earnings 5yr: $35,906
Debt: $23,752
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $34,708
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,250
In-State Tuition$7,501
Out-of-State Tuition$24,849
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,947
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,030
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,138
Est. Monthly Payment
$153/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$63,572
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