University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$36,947
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$7,461
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of North Carolina Asheville earn a median of $44,030 ten years after entry — 19% below the national median. Acceptance rate 93.9%, average SAT score 1251, in-state tuition $7,461.
At a Glance
Total Students
2,790
Retention Rate
73%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
39%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,251
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
600–700
SAT Math (middle 50%)
570–660
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
23–29
Institution Overview
The University of North Carolina Asheville is a public institution with a high acceptance rate of 93.9% and a student body of 2,790. The university has a retention rate of 73.4% and a graduation rate of 56.8%. The in-state tuition is $7,461, and 39% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $28,475, with median earnings increasing to $36,947 after five years and $44,030 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$28k
1 YEAR
$37k
5 YEARS
$44k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of North Carolina Asheville alumni earn $28,475. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $36,947, and after ten years, earnings reach $44,030. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
The university has a graduation rate of 56.8% and a retention rate of 73.4%. The acceptance rate is 93.9%, and 39% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $7,461.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Biology, General
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Public Health
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
Communication and Media Studies
Chemistry
Political Science and Government
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Accounting and Related Services
Sociology
Economics
Anthropology
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Campus Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC 28804-8510
University of North Carolina Asheville is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.