At the University of North Carolina Asheville, our students and faculty are on a dedicated quest for the extraordinary through collaborative classroom discussion, innovative research, adventures across the Blue Ridge Mountains, and just about anything else you can imagine.
By applying to UNC Asheville, you’re joining an inclusive and supportive campus situated in a vibrant cultural epicenter, further enriched by an engaged and talented local community.
Learn more about UNC Asheville’s admission requirements, application deadlines, tuition, and financial aid. Discover what makes UNC Asheville an exceptional university to grow, explore, and form genuine connections that will last a lifetime.
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First-Year Admission
First-year applicants to UNC Asheville are either in high school at the time of applying or have not received college credit since graduating from high school. Apply online using the Common Application or the College Foundation of North Carolina to take your first step!
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First-Year Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
- Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: February 1
We welcome applications after the February 1 Regular Decision deadline, which are considered on a space-available basis.
Spring Semester:
- Regular Decision: November 1
Transfer to UNC Asheville
Transfer students have attended college after graduating from high school, and seek enrollment in an undergraduate program at UNC Asheville. Our transfer admission team will help you navigate the move from a community college or other institution to UNC Asheville. Transfer students also apply via the Common Application or the College Foundation of North Carolina.
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Transfer Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
June 15
Spring Semester:
EXTENDED: December 18 (previously November 15)
We welcome applications after each transfer deadline, which are considered on a space-available basis.
International Student Admission
Application deadlines for international students are the same as our first-year and transfer processes. Below are the final deadlines to submit all materials and documentation. Please note that these deadlines cannot be extended to ensure your visa is processed on time.
Those who currently hold or seek an F-1 Visa or other authorized non-immigrant visa category are welcome to engage in full-time or part-time academic studies. International students must submit additional documentation to complete the admission and enrollment processes at UNC Asheville.
Learn About International Student Requirements
Final Application Deadlines for International Students
Application deadlines for international students are the same as our first-year and transfer processes. Below are the final deadlines to submit all materials and documentation. Please note that these deadlines cannot be extended to ensure your visa is processed on time.
Fall Semester:
June 1
Spring Semester:
November 1 of the previous year
Admission Information For Other Student Populations
UNC Asheville has specific admission requirements for returning, non-degree, early college, and dual enrollment students, as well as for post-baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, including teacher licensure. We also provide admission information for veterans and those aged 65+ who are interested in tuition-free course auditing.
Admission For Other Students
Affordable Tuition and Generous Financial Aid
At UNC Asheville, we’re committed to making a life-changing education an accessible one so you can focus on your future. We’ve been named a Best Buy and Best Value university by The Princeton Review, The Fiske Guide to Colleges, and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
As a testament to this commitment, 68% of our undergraduates receive generous financial aid and/or scholarships. Students must submit the FAFSA to be considered for need-based financial aid. All incoming first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
Additionally, in-state residents benefit from incredibly low tuition rates and North Carolina’s Fixed Tuition Program.
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Net Price Calculator
Plan ahead using our Net Price Calculator, a UNC Asheville financial aid tool that estimates your total cost of attendance based on your unique financial and family circ*mstances. We’ll provide a breakdown of your total expenses and financial aid package, and show you the estimated net price.
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Why Apply to UNC Asheville?
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Student Spotlights & Stories
“Being at a small school, I’ve really valued having such a great relationship with my professors and so much one-on-one support. I really love and value that here.”
Gabby Moneymaker
’23 Biology Major
“Itell people this all the time, and I really mean this: one of the best decisions that I ever made was to go back to school and to do it at UNC Asheville.”
Shawn Winebrenner
’19 Bachelor of Fine Arts and Teacher Licensure Alumnus, Elementary Visual Arts Teacher
“After I graduate from UNC Asheville, I plan on going to graduate school to pursue mycological research. I’m really glad I got this opportunity to work on something that I’m passionate about!”
Ari Puentes
’23 Biology Major, Barry Goldwater Scholarship Winner
“UNC Asheville, especially the Political Science Department, will always have my heart. It’s a great program filled with great professors who want to see you succeed, and it’s been very valuable to me to have professors support my path through college.”
Jessie Frank
’23 Political Science major, Student Athlete, Associate Editor of Dignity – undergraduate human rights journal
Unleash Your Potential – Apply to UNC Asheville!
At the University of North Carolina Asheville, you’ll experience an unparalleled liberal arts and sciences education. Take the next step and apply to become a Bulldog!
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