Asheville, North Carolina · ★ — / 5 Overall
Public · 4-year · Master's
The University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville, UNCA, or simply Asheville) is a public liberal arts university in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. UNC Asheville is the designated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system. It is a member and the headquarters of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #135 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1170–1350
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One University Heights, Asheville, North Carolina, 28804-8510
Visit University SiteSAT ERW: 600–690
SAT math: 570–660
ACT composite: 22–29
Total: 2,925
Undergrad: 2,907
Undergrad full-time: 2,527
Graduate: 18
Part-time: 381
In-state
Tuition: $7,461
Total cost on campus: $22,279
Out-of-state
Tuition: $24,809
Total cost on campus: $39,627
Room & board: $11,018
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 93%
Avg grant aid: $6,856
Pell grant recipients: 24%
Rent: $852 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.14 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.76
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.