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Asheville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Asheville

There are at least 3 colleges in Asheville, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,242 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,103 full-time students, and a reported 1,147 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and University of North Carolina at Asheville.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of North Carolina Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Asheville.

Asheville Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-4897

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, medical office management, office management, information technology, criminal justice and police, phlebotomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,408 students, 3,739 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

South College-Asheville
29 Turtle Creek Drive
Asheville, North Carolina 28803

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: surgical tech, legal assistant, medical assistant, legal studies, business management, computer and info science, criminal justice and administration, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 133 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

University of North Carolina at Asheville
One University Hts
Asheville, North Carolina 28804-8510

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business management, English, mass communication, biology, political science, sociology, environmental studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,701 students, 3,249 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,147 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-640. Math: 520-630. Writing: 510-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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