University of North Carolina at Asheville: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2194 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #589 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #536 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Asheville |
| #1306 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 2,907
- Graduates
- 18
- 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 94% and is among the 32% 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 | 94% | 92% | 95% |
| Applicants | 5,465 | 1,945 | 3,520 |
| Admissions | 5,131 | 1,798 | 3,333 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 627 | 233 | 394 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
316 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
34 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
61 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Asheville are 1170-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
147 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Asheville are 22-29 (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 | 2167 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 274 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 155 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 140 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 55 (2%) |
| Asian | 43 (1%) |
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
- $6,856
- 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 | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Fee in-state | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,339 | $3,339 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,563 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,018 |
| Room charge | $6,130 |
| Meal charge | $4,888 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville majors
University of North Carolina at Asheville has granted 667 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 77 |
| Environmental Studies | 57 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 47 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 37 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 33 |
| History, General | 28 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| Digital Arts | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 |
| Chemistry, General | 23 |
| Sociology, General | 23 |
| Engineering, General | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 20 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 |
| Music Technology | 12 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Economics, General | 9 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Grand Total | 667 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 48% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Carolina at Asheville has published 2,542 scientific papers with 42,928 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 27 | 79 |
| 1993 | 21 | 86 |
| 1994 | 43 | 101 |
| 1995 | 30 | 127 |
| 1996 | 41 | 149 |
| 1997 | 32 | 193 |
| 1998 | 50 | 229 |
| 1999 | 38 | 221 |
| 2000 | 25 | 298 |
| 2001 | 29 | 360 |
| 2002 | 47 | 401 |
| 2003 | 47 | 517 |
| 2004 | 37 | 490 |
| 2005 | 51 | 598 |
| 2006 | 43 | 752 |
| 2007 | 43 | 820 |
| 2008 | 59 | 909 |
| 2009 | 62 | 1010 |
| 2010 | 69 | 1129 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1152 |
| 2012 | 63 | 1241 |
| 2013 | 74 | 1307 |
| 2014 | 62 | 1399 |
| 2015 | 86 | 1450 |
| 2016 | 89 | 1427 |
| 2017 | 132 | 1628 |
| 2018 | 143 | 2255 |
| 2019 | 142 | 2616 |
| 2020 | 135 | 3270 |
| 2021 | 148 | 3736 |
| 2022 | 136 | 3799 |
| 2023 | 120 | 4067 |
| 2024 | 85 | 3965 |
University of North Carolina at Asheville alumni
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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 has previously managed and coached for the St. Louis Cardinals.
-
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.
-
Jason Faunt
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actorfilm 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 professional basketball player for Surne Bilbao Basket of the Liga ACB. 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 | 705 |
| 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 |