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The University of North Carolina Asheville, also known as UNCA, is a coeducational, four year, public university of liberal arts situated in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1927 as Buncombe County Junior College, part of the Buncombe County Public School System. After a few name and status changes, it adopted its present name in 1969. UNCA is part of the University of North Carolina system. THe university offers bachelor and master degrees and several other professional programs in diverse areas of study.
UNCA's sports teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs. They compete in the NCAA Division I and in the Big South Conference. The Bulldogs are popular for their basketball team.
UNC Asheville can be found in Asheville, NC (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at UNC Asheville.
The most common majors at the school are in science, music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
UNC Asheville does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 520 to 620, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way UNC Asheville works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 3,701 students were enrolled in UNC Asheville.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. UNC Asheville student athletes compete in Big South Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
One University Hts
Asheville, NC 28804-8510
General Phone: (828) 251-6600
http://www.unca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 216 | English, history, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 97 | psychology |
| Science | 81 | biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Business and Management | 67 | business management, accounting, operations management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 54 | environmental studies |
| Media | 45 | mass communication |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | web design, computer science |
| Medical Administration | 29 | public health education |
| Art Studies | 28 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Music | 12 | various music studies, music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UNC Asheville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 704 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UNC Asheville had a total enrollment of 3,701 students (3,195 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 84% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
UNC Asheville offers campus housing for 1,147 of its 3,195 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Asheville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,651 | 2,012 | 76% | 576 | 29% |
| Men | 1,105 | 775 | 70% | 233 | 30% |
| Women | 1,546 | 1,237 | 80% | 343 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,504 |
| Room and board | $ 6,620 |
| Room charge | $ 3,760 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
UNC Asheville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290700)
UNC Asheville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $90,014 | 15 | $81,194 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $68,237 | 27 | $67,363 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $62,071 | 25 | $59,960 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 25 | $48,718 | 16 | $47,278 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 122 | $70,510 | 85 | $63,518 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 71 | 160 |
| Track | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 40 | 73 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNC Asheville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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