University of North Carolina at Asheville Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
74.31%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.95%
Freshmen Enrollment
507
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,278 students have applied and 3,179 students have allowed to admit to University of North Carolina at Asheville (Acceptance rate: 74.31%). North Carolina at Asheville's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.95 % where 507 students have finally enrolled out of 3,179 admitted students.
North Carolina at Asheville acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
North Carolina at Asheville enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
How to Apply to University of North Carolina at Asheville
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply North Carolina at Asheville. North Carolina at Asheville offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.unca.edu/admission/why-unc-asheville/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.unca.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.unca.edu/admission/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://meteor.unca.edu/irep/npcalc/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | registrar.unca.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | uncabulldogs.com/sports/2007/8/29/1179867.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://oaa.unca.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at North Carolina at Asheville and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 24. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Asheville | 1,240 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of North Carolina at Asheville, 80 students submitted SAT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 645 | 685 |
| Mathematics | 545 | 595 | 655 |
| Total | 1,145 | 1,240 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of North Carolina at Asheville, 121 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 23 | 26 |
North Carolina at Asheville Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of North Carolina at Asheville. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |