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University of North Carolina at Asheville: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public liberal arts college in Asheville, North Carolina, with about 2,900 undergraduates. It admitted 91.9% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $7,501 a year for in-state students and $24,849 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of North Carolina at Asheville costs

University of North Carolina at Asheville charges $7,501 a year in published tuition and fees for North Carolina residents, about $3,750 a semester, and $24,849 a year for students from other states, about $12,424 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,685 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,637 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of North Carolina at Asheville

For fall 2024, University of North Carolina at Asheville received 7,378 applications and admitted 6,782 students, and 725 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1170 and 1360.

What University of North Carolina at Asheville students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of North Carolina at Asheville (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology101
Environmental Studies52
Biology / Biological Sciences51
Public Health Education and Promotion41
Digital Arts41
Business Administration and Management41
English Language and Literature30
Mass Communication / Media Studies29

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of North Carolina at Asheville's acceptance rate? 91.9% for fall 2024: 6,782 of 7,378 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of North Carolina at Asheville? $7,501 a year for in-state students and $24,849 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of North Carolina at Asheville? About 2,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of North Carolina at Asheville students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1170–1360.

What is the campus setting at University of North Carolina at Asheville? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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