University of North Carolina at Asheville: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2173 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #607 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #552 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Asheville |
| #1327 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 3,032
- Graduates
- 24
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.unca.edu
University of North Carolina at Asheville Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of North Carolina at Asheville has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 34% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Applicants | 7,378 | 2,713 | 4,664 |
| Admissions | 6,782 | 2,486 | 4,295 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 722 | 300 | 422 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
451 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
39 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Asheville are 1170-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
124 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Asheville are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2196 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 309 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 177 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 129 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 106 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (2%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,683
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,122 | $4,914 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,122 | $4,914 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,470 | $21,236 |
| Fee in-district | $3,379 | $3,379 |
| Fee in-state | $3,379 | $3,379 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,379 | $3,379 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,563 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,398 |
| Room charge | $6,314 |
| Meal charge | $5,084 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville majors
University of North Carolina at Asheville has granted 679 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 5 master's in Public Health, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 101 | |
| Environmental Studies | 52 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | |
| Digital Arts | 41 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 41 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 29 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | |
| Engineering, General | 25 | |
| Computer Science | 23 | |
| Accounting | 18 | |
| Sociology, General | 17 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 14 | |
| Economics, General | 14 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 14 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |
| Music Technology | 13 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Public Health, General | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Women's Studies | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 679 | 5 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 50% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Carolina at Asheville has published 2,596 scientific papers with 45,664 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Political Science, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 21 | 86 |
| 1994 | 43 | 101 |
| 1995 | 30 | 127 |
| 1996 | 41 | 149 |
| 1997 | 32 | 193 |
| 1998 | 50 | 229 |
| 1999 | 38 | 223 |
| 2000 | 25 | 298 |
| 2001 | 29 | 361 |
| 2002 | 47 | 401 |
| 2003 | 47 | 517 |
| 2004 | 37 | 490 |
| 2005 | 51 | 598 |
| 2006 | 43 | 753 |
| 2007 | 43 | 820 |
| 2008 | 59 | 909 |
| 2009 | 61 | 1012 |
| 2010 | 69 | 1129 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1157 |
| 2012 | 63 | 1242 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1308 |
| 2014 | 62 | 1398 |
| 2015 | 86 | 1449 |
| 2016 | 90 | 1427 |
| 2017 | 132 | 1629 |
| 2018 | 144 | 2255 |
| 2019 | 142 | 2623 |
| 2020 | 136 | 3276 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3737 |
| 2022 | 137 | 3803 |
| 2023 | 120 | 4069 |
| 2024 | 86 | 4009 |
| 2025 | 64 | 3461 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville alumni
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Mike Shildt
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Michael Timothy Shildt is an American former professional baseball manager and coach. He managed in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres. He currently serves as a coordinator of instruction in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
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Kenny George
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kenneth George Jr. is an American former college basketball player. Listed at 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m), he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. George and Mike Lanier of the UCLA Bruins were the tallest players in the history of college basketball until they were surpassed in 2025 by Olivier Rioux of the Florida Gators at 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m).
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Jason Faunt
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actorbaseball playerfilm produceractor
- Biography
-
Jason Patrick Faunt is an American actor. He is best known for the role as Wesley Collins in Power Rangers Time Force, as well as his descendant Alex, the former Red Time Force Ranger.
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Keith Hornsby
- Enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Studied in 2011-2013
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Keith Randall Hornsby is an American basketball player currently playing professionally in Europe. He played college basketball for UNC Asheville and LSU.
General info
| Alternative names | UNCA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Levo Oculos Meos In Montes I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 644 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Heights Asheville, North Carolina, 28804-8510 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 8282516600 |