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UNC Asheville can be found in Asheville, North Carolina (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 media, science, music, mathematics, 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 2005 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.
In 2005, 3,499 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at UNC Asheville. The school student athletes compete in Big South Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at UNC Asheville, 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
Admissions Phone: (828) 251-6481
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 251-6535
http://www.unca.edu
UNC Asheville awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 155 | English, history, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, economics, Spanish language, Classical languages, ... |
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, accounting, operations management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | psychology |
| Science | 60 | biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer science, web design |
| Media | 42 | mass communication |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 39 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Music | 17 | various music studies, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | public health education |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UNC Asheville in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 574 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, UNC Asheville had a total enrollment of 3,499 students (3,096 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 80% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
UNC Asheville offers campus housing for 1,207 of its 3,096 (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 | 2,591 | 1,890 | 73% | 707 | 37% |
| Men | 1,155 | 760 | 66% | 282 | 37% |
| Women | 1,436 | 1,130 | 79% | 425 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
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 | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (828) 251-6481
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,525 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,325 |
| Room and board | $ 5,212 |
| Room charge | $ 3,122 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,590 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,976 |
Financial Aid:
UNC Asheville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 290700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 251-6535
UNC Asheville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $74,930 | 8 | $72,022 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $55,986 | 23 | $53,257 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $47,129 | 22 | $49,516 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $38,689 | 13 | $38,243 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $59,853 | 68 | $50,994 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 49 | 121 |
| Track | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Basketball | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 29 | 55 |
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 ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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