University of North Carolina at Asheville, NC
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Asheville Rankings
Affordability81
Selectivity45
Retention31
Graduation32
Earnings18
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of North Carolina at Asheville
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Natural Resources and Conservation7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts13%
Admissions
Getting into University of North Carolina at Asheville
94%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of North Carolina at Asheville
$7K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of North Carolina at Asheville
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 37% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of North Carolina at Asheville
73%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 63% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 71% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 56% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 41% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 74% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 65% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of North Carolina at Asheville
90%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$39K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $49K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of North Carolina at Asheville
3,478
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
19
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
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