University of North Carolina at Asheville: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2124 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #580 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #529 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Asheville |
| #1167 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,914
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult 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 | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Applicants | 4,278 | 1,531 | 2,747 |
| Admissions | 3,179 | 1,110 | 2,069 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 503 | 191 | 312 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 3 | 1 |
643 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
73 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
80 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1145
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Asheville are 1145-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Asheville are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 2174 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 239 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 137 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 136 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (4%) |
| Asian | 50 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 45 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 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
- $6,491
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
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 | $3,258 | $3,258 |
| Fee in-state | $3,258 | $3,258 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,258 | $3,258 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,590 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,556 |
| Room charge | $5,952 |
| Meal charge | $4,604 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville majors
University of North Carolina at Asheville has granted 757 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 102 |
| Environmental Studies | 58 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 |
| Digital Arts | 47 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 41 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 40 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 |
| Computer Science | 28 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 |
| Chemistry, General | 21 |
| Accounting | 20 |
| History, General | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 20 |
| Mathematics, General | 19 |
| Economics, General | 18 |
| Engineering, General | 18 |
| Sociology, General | 16 |
| Music Technology | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 757 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 58% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Carolina at Asheville has published 2,267 scientific papers with 32,040 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 43 |
| 1992 | 22 | 55 |
| 1993 | 19 | 55 |
| 1994 | 38 | 54 |
| 1995 | 30 | 76 |
| 1996 | 33 | 86 |
| 1997 | 34 | 113 |
| 1998 | 42 | 156 |
| 1999 | 33 | 155 |
| 2000 | 21 | 206 |
| 2001 | 27 | 236 |
| 2002 | 49 | 262 |
| 2003 | 43 | 304 |
| 2004 | 32 | 321 |
| 2005 | 50 | 408 |
| 2006 | 44 | 576 |
| 2007 | 40 | 659 |
| 2008 | 53 | 713 |
| 2009 | 61 | 819 |
| 2010 | 54 | 954 |
| 2011 | 41 | 932 |
| 2012 | 54 | 1019 |
| 2013 | 78 | 1038 |
| 2014 | 63 | 1193 |
| 2015 | 66 | 1216 |
| 2016 | 92 | 1171 |
| 2017 | 112 | 1264 |
| 2018 | 126 | 1839 |
| 2019 | 130 | 2333 |
| 2020 | 124 | 2757 |
| 2021 | 131 | 3100 |
| 2022 | 132 | 3506 |
| 2023 | 104 | 3588 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville alumni
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Kenny George
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kenneth George Jr. is an American former college basketball player. Somewhere between 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) and 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m), he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, and may have been the tallest player in the history of college basketball.
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Mike Shildt
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Michael Timothy Shildt is an American professional baseball manager and coach who is the manager of the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously managed and coached for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jason Faunt
- Occupations
- television actorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- 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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MaCio Teague
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
MaCio Teague is an American professional basketball player for Czarni Słupsk of the Polish Basketball League. He played college basketball for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears.
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 | 671 |
| 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 |