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Colleges in Asheville

There are at least 3 colleges in Asheville, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,945 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,965 full-time students, and a reported 1,207 dorm rooms.

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

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 2005 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, criminal justice and police, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomy, dental assistant, medical office management, radiographyer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,337 students, 3,766 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
1567 Patton Ave
Asheville, North Carolina 28806

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: legal assistant, medical assistant, medical transcription, accounting, administrative assistant, computer and info science, legal studies, criminal justice and administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 109 students, 103 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 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, environmental studies, biology, history, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,499 students, 3,096 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,207 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-650. Math: 520-620.
  • 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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