Campus & Student Life at University of North Carolina at Asheville

Home to about 3,358 undergraduates in 2020, UNCA is a small, public university located in Asheville, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UNCA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNCA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNCA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UNCA Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at UNCA. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNCA Disability Services.

UNCA for the Military

While not a "service academy", UNCA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UNCA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UNCA for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Carolina at Asheville

UNCA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Carolina at Asheville

UNCA has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,358 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,870 (85.5%). Part-time attendance was 488 (14.5%).

University of North Carolina at Asheville is Ranked #1,145 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNCA is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UNCA #1145 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNCA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNCA Diversity Guide.

University of North Carolina at Asheville Competes in the NCAA

UNCA has a total of 186 student athletes, 109 men and 77 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Carolina at Asheville Athletics