University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC
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Overview of University of North Carolina at Asheville |
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Mission Statement
UNC Asheville is distinctive in the UNC system as its designated liberal arts university. Our practice of the liberal arts emphasizes the centrality of learning and discovery through exemplary teaching, innovative scholarship, creative expression, co-curricular activities, undergraduate research, engaged service, and practical experience. Primarily undergraduate, UNC Asheville offers a liberal arts education characterized by high quality faculty-student interaction. We offer this challenging educational experience to all promising students who are committed to liberal learning and personal growth.
Quick Facts
3,967 students
63% admitted
$3,166 tuition/year
- 3,238 full time
- 729 part time
- 1,396 men full time
- 1,842 women full time
- 2,987 applied
- 1,899 admitted
- 638 enrolled
- $16,798 out of state
- $2,227 fees
- $7,302 room & board
- $950 books
At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Public Liberal Arts |
| Campus Setting: | Small city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Master's |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
3,967 Students
Reviews: In Three Sentences
- Rachel from Roaring River, NC
“unca is a wonderful place. the environment is friendly and conducive to learning and the people are great. attending here will give you as many opportunities to learn outside the…”
- Feb-28-2012 » Read More
- Joshua from Waynesville, NC
“UNCA is an excellent place to find your creative side. The professors have a vested interest in your learning. Student body is friendly!…”
- Mar-22-2012 » Read More
- Katie
“It's all how you make it. Some people love it here because they are artsy and different. Others, like myself, will probably transfer because it's definitely not how they pictured…”
- Sep-09-2012 » Read More
- Leslie from Asheville, NC
“I would rate this university as 7/10. There are definitely pros when attending this school, such as free laundry, large dorms, low tuition, plenty of events and healthy meals all…”
- Oct-22-2012 » Read More
- Kayla from Hendersonville, NC
“solid academics, good resources, and beautiful campus.…”
- Feb-05-2012 » Read More
University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Located in Asheville, NC
- Public Liberal Arts
- 3,967 students enrolled
- 63% admitted
- $3,166 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Madison from Lenoir, NC
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Jul-07-2011
I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
I hope so! I think I would fit in perfectly though!
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- Lauren from Apex, NC
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Jun-16-2011
I am
accepted here and planning to attend soon
This place seems to fit me perfectly as the hippie, free-loving, all-accepting place it is.
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- from NC
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Jul-06-2009
I am
a current student here
It is smaller than some universities in North Carolina, but it has so much to give. People all very welcoming. The scene all over Asheville is gorgeous.
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