University of North Carolina at Asheville: Review & Facts

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University of North Carolina at Asheville is a medium four-year, public school with 2,915 students enrolled. This college is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Academic Offerings

At University of North Carolina at Asheville you can earn your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
35
University of North Carolina at Asheville follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Art, Computer Science, Natural Resources and Environment, and Theater and Drama. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of North Carolina at Asheville is relatively low at 69% (close to North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at UNC Asheville is average - 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at UNC Asheville is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - about $21,500 annually. The additional fees at University of North Carolina at Asheville not covered by tuition are around $3,300, which comes to a total of $24,800 per academic year.

Read the details about University of North Carolina at Asheville additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 4,278 applications were submitted and 3,179 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

University of North Carolina at Asheville might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at UNC Asheville in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
UNC Asheville offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of North Carolina at Asheville, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
UNC Asheville offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - about $6,000 per year.

Based on the college crime data, UNC Asheville seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of North Carolina at Asheville Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of North Carolina at Asheville
One University Heights
Asheville, North Carolina
28804-8510, USA
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