More selective than 7% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 23% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of North Carolina Asheville over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
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0 offered a spot, 0 took it, 0 admitted.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
University of North Carolina Asheville SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of North Carolina Asheville is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 700 |
| SAT math | 570 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of North Carolina Asheville admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 600–700 | 570–660 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | 600–690 | 570–660 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of North Carolina Asheville compared with other North Carolina colleges?
University of North Carolina Asheville has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 89% | 56% | $10,965 |
| 49 | East Carolina University | 89% | 63% | $15,739 |
| 50 | Appalachian State University | 90% | 75% | $16,836 |
| 51 | Wingate University | 91% | 46% | $20,748 |
| 52 | University of North Carolina Asheville | 92% | 54% | $12,250 |
| 53 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 93% | 44% | $10,260 |
| 54 | Barton College | 94% | 46% | $23,626 |
| 55 | William Peace University | 94% | 45% | $21,649 |
| 56 | Pfeiffer University | 96% | 35% | $19,076 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at University of North Carolina Asheville
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of North Carolina Asheville admissions questions
What is the University of North Carolina Asheville acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina Asheville accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,131 of 5,465 applicants were admitted.
Does University of North Carolina Asheville require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Carolina Asheville considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina Asheville?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina Asheville enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1360 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of North Carolina Asheville?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (630 of 5,131).
Is University of North Carolina Asheville getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina Asheville accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; University of North Carolina Asheville's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Carolina Asheville overview