UNC Asheville
University of North Carolina Asheville · Asheville, North Carolina · Public
UNC Asheville admitted 86% of 14,499 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1015–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UNC Asheville
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Application deadlines
UNC Asheville’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $75, and UNC Asheville accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UNC Asheville’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
UNC Asheville offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How UNC Asheville rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.34 GPA. 7.0% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $22,279 in-state and $39,627 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,175 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UNC Asheville’s acceptance rate?
UNC Asheville admitted 86% of applicants: 12,473 of 14,499 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is UNC Asheville’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for UNC Asheville?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1015 to 1270, with a median around 1175. A score at or above 1175 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is UNC Asheville’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and UNC Asheville accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does UNC Asheville have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, UNC Asheville asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 150 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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