University of North Carolina- Asheville

1 University Hts, Asheville, NC 28804

http://www.unca.edu/

Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina
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School Description

Provided by University of North Carolina- Asheville

Welcome to the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and to the kind of education that changes lives and inspires others to do the same. As the only designated liberal arts institution in the 16-campus University of North Carolina system, we serve students who are prepared for academic challenges by offering an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills.

Our mission is to Serve as the Standard of Excellence in Public Liberal Arts Undergraduate Education.

Students with a broad range of interests can select from 30 majors at UNC Asheville, where they’ll get a private school education at a public schools price. Our students develop a strong sense of social responsibility through service learning and volunteer activities. They take part in learning far beyond the traditional classroom with internships, study abroad and diverse cultural opportunities.

UNC Asheville gets high marks for educational innovation from U.S. News & World Report and is ranked among the best liberal arts colleges nationally.

Located in a vibrant community, the culturally rich city of Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, UNC Asheville has more than 3,400 students, and 341 full- and part-time faculty. The university is committed to serving the people of North Carolina and to building strong partnerships with our community that will enrich the quality of life of our region.

We hope you will visit UNC Asheville to see firsthand our beautiful campus and meet the people who make this a great university, one that could have a very positive impact on your life.

The Campus Recreation Department at the University of North Carolina at Asheville provides community members with opportunities to enhance overall physical and mental wellness through various supervised and/or self-directed programs, activities, and services. The Department manages the Health and Fitness Center and the Karl Strauss Intramural Field, Justice Natatorium, the Bike Shop, and the Diamond Brand Low Ropes Course. The Department offers several programmed activities facilitated by outstanding professional and student staff.

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University of North Carolina- Asheville

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The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a co-educational, four year, public liberal arts university. The university is also known as UNC Asheville and UNCA. Located in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, UNCA is the only designated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.

History

UNC Asheville was founded in 1927 as Buncombe County Junior College, part of the Buncombe County public school system. In 1930 the school merged with the College of the City of Asheville (founded in 1928) to form Biltmore Junior College. In 1934 the college was renamed Biltmore College and placed in the control of a board of trustees. 1936 brought both a further change of name to Asheville-Biltmore College and a transfer of power to the Asheville City School Board.

In 1961 Asheville-Biltmore College moved to the present UNCA campus in north Asheville. In 1963 it became a state-supported four-year college, and awarded its first bachelor's degrees in 1966. Its first residence halls were built in 1967. It adopted its current name in 1969 upon becoming part of the Consolidated University of North Carolina, since 1972 called the University of North Carolina System. It is the designated public liberal arts university within that system, and has been classified as a Liberal Arts I institution since 1992.

UNCA has more than 207 full-time faculty members and an enrollment of approximately 3,600 students. Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Baccalaureate College--Arts & Sciences (Bac/A&S), the university offers thirty-two baccalaureate programs and a master's degree in liberal arts, first granted in 1991.

Precis of the University's History

Year - Name and Levels
1927 First 86 students (men and women) attended Buncombe County Junior College
1929 First graduating class, merges with Asheville City College, name changes to Biltmore College
1936 Chartered as Asheville-Biltmore College
1957 First two-year college in NC to receive state funds
1958 First African-American student enrolled
1963 Asheville-Biltmore College authorized to offer baccalaureate degrees
1969 College joins the UNC System & chartered as the University of North Carolina at Asheville
1992 Officially recognized as one of the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges
2007 University celebrates 80th anniversary

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bulldogs
Nickname:
UNC Asheville

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,410
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,325
Students Receiving Aid:
62%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at University of North Carolina- Asheville

Bachelor's Level Programs

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        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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      • Fine/Studio Arts
        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.
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        A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
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      • Web Design
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    • General Engineering
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
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        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.
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      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • General Psychology
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      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Other 4%
African-American 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 80%
Out-of-State 20%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 80%
Georgia 2%
Virginia 2%
Tennessee 1%
Florida 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 39%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Big South Conference)
Baseball (Big South Conference)
Track (Big South Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,525 $ 13,325  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,897 $ 11,697  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,558 $ 1,558  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,678 18%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,953 26%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,136 44%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,025 42%  
Any Aid:
  62%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 73% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 520
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 650, Math: 620
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 22%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 21
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Question: College in North Carolina, UNC-Asheville?

I am considering applying to University of North Carolina at Asheville, but I have never been to North Carolina, and I've never visited the school. The website is horrendous, also, so no help there. I'm applying because they have a great program from what I've heard for what I want to study. Is North Carolina a nice state? Is it fairly liberal? (I'm a non-religious, very liberal person) Any other info appreciated.
12 months ago

Best Answer

I live in Asheville and people that I know attended UNCA loved it. I have never really heard many complaints. And I agree with the website, it's terrible. North Carolina is a nice state, but it is in the bible belt. Asheville is a great city too, but like any city it has it's ups and downs. For instance, it is extremely liberal with hippies, music, dancing, pubs, open mindness, etc... a few reasons why I moved here. However, if you go out of Asheville it is like deliverance and your in the "boondocks" Another downside is it is extremely expensive to live here. Apartments are hard to find from crazy landlords and just overall really expensive for nothing. Also, there is virtually no jobs. I love Asheville, but have been looking to move for these reasons. I would strongly suggest you come for a visit though. You might hate it but then again you might love it. Here are a few websites to look into for avl: www.mountainxpress.com http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/ www.asheville.com www.exploreasheville.com http://www.ashevillenow.com/ Good luck and if you need any more info just email me!

Question: University of North Carolina at Asheville or Spring Hill College?

I was accepted at both. Which one should I attend?
25 months ago

Best Answer

UNC Asheville!

Question: University of North Carolina Asheville??

i was offered a tennis scholarship there, im living in florida in a tennis academy. Does anyone have any information on it?
29 months ago

Best Answer

UNCA(sheville) is a wonderful school. I actually taught there and I can recommend it unequivocally. While Appalachian State may be garnering attention for it's recent football accomplishments, I know the tennis program at UNCA is very competitive and very good. As a school, UNCA is a very liberal arts-based institution. The atmosphere of Asheville (the city) and its connection to the university are very vibrant, upbeat, and progressive. The school itself has a very active social scene in connection with the downtown environment. I would liken this area to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, but UNCA has more social aspects given that Asheville is a very artsy, musical, and outdoorsy area. I hope this helps! Good luck.

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