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UNCA Housing Costs

$5,778 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$4,470 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,200 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$2,464 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Much Will it Cost to Stay at University of North Carolina at Asheville ?

Room, board, and other charges will add up to a lot. Just how much does University of North Carolina at Asheville charge for these needs, and just how does it compare to other schools?

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UNCA Living Expenses Housing and dining plans are priced out separately at UNCA. The standard student spent $5,778 for housing and $4,470 for dining in 2021.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of North Carolina at Asheville.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$10,248$10,248
— Housing      $5,778
— Meals      $4,470
Other Living Expenses$2,464$3,564
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200
Total$13,912$15,012

What's Room & Board Going to Cost Over 4 Years? The Expected Sum Comes to $58,908

For the past five years, UNCA housing and dining costs have changed 3.0% each year on average, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If today's trends continue, incoming freshmen in 2022 will be charged about $14,228 in room, board and additional costs in their first year of school. Those students would end up paying approximately $14,553 for their second year, and $15,236 for their 4th year.

Total room and board costs over the course of four years will be close to $58,908; for just two years it will be about $28,782.

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Details on Living On Campus

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether UNCA does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity1,575

Campus Costs are Average Compared to Other Schools

Room, board, books, supplies, and other expenses for on-campus students at University of North Carolina at Asheville are $13,912, similar to the nationwide average of $15,282.

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