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University of North Carolina Asheville
Admission at University of North Carolina Asheville is close to open (91.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $44,030 median earnings below before the application.
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University of North Carolina Asheville sits in Asheville proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering, General, where graduates median $88,346 four years out. 32.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,910 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1350 — above the NC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of North Carolina Asheville's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Carolina Asheville received 5,465 applications and admitted 5,131 (93.9%), with 630 enrolling.
You can apply to University of North Carolina Asheville without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1170 and 1350; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of North Carolina Asheville compares
| University of North Carolina Asheville | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 91.9% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,501 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,030 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
At $44,030, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($45,873). Look at University of North Carolina Asheville's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,501 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $24,849. For non-residents, University of North Carolina Asheville's $24,849 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,910 undergrads, University of North Carolina Asheville is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a University of North Carolina Asheville tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Carolina Asheville
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | $88,346 |
| Computer Science | $88,084 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,472 |
| Economics | $66,736 |
| Chemistry | $60,021 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,479 |
| Mathematics | $56,247 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,698 |
| Biology, General | $47,302 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,518 |
| Sociology | $44,824 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,743 |
| Public Health | $42,267 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,796 |
| Psychology, General | $40,673 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $40,444 |
| History | $38,565 |
| Music | $37,484 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $33,714 |
Median earnings for these 19 University of North Carolina Asheville programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,030 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional University of North Carolina Asheville programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of North Carolina Asheville?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 91.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of North Carolina Asheville's acceptance rate?
93.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,131 admitted from 5,465 applicants.
How much does University of North Carolina Asheville cost?
In-state tuition is $7,501; out-of-state students pay $24,849. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Carolina Asheville graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,030 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro — 88.5% admitted
- North Carolina Central University — 87% admitted
- William Peace University — 94.3% admitted
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke — 93.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.