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Colleges / University of North Carolina Asheville

University of North Carolina Asheville

Asheville, NC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate74%

UNC Asheville Student Life

University of North Carolina Asheville Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of North Carolina Asheville has several thriving Super Smash Brothers. In fact, more students participate in the Super Smash Brothers than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of North Carolina Asheville include Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Plant Club, STEAM Club and Catholic Student Association.

University of North Carolina Asheville students' favorite campus traditions are Undergraduate Research Symposium, GreenFest and Late Night Exam Breakfast.

University of North Carolina Asheville Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of North Carolina Asheville.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 48%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,590
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,207
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of North Carolina Asheville offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of North Carolina Asheville students live off campus. In 2023, 48% of undergrads at University of North Carolina Asheville lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 52% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of North Carolina Asheville. There are 1,590 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,914 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,207 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of North Carolina Asheville offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of North Carolina Asheville Athletics

At University of North Carolina Asheville there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of North Carolina Asheville:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is University of North Carolina Asheville Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of North Carolina Asheville is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UNC Asheville campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UNC Asheville offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of North Carolina Asheville

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of North Carolina Asheville, take Interstates 240, 26, and 40 to Asheville, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Asheville Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in North Carolina you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

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UNC Asheville Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

88%

In State

12%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

75%

8%

5%

5%

4%

2%

1%

0.29%

0.04%

Undergraduate Students

2,914

Non-Resident / International Students

34

UNC Asheville Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,914

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

74%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,380

Out-of-State

$24,728

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 31
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