University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · Public · 2,910 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,219 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,735 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,570 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,854 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,786 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,250 |
Sticker tuition: $7,501 in-state, $24,849 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Average SAT
- 1251
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $44,030
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Visual & Performing Arts18%
Psychology14%
Social Sciences10%
Business10%
Environmental Studies7%
English & Literature6%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Communications & Media5%
Health & Nursing4%
History4%
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