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University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA)
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- Asheville, NC 28804
- OPEID College Code: 00290700
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- General Phone: (828) 251-6600
- Chancellor: Anne Ponder
- Website: www.unca.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,701
- College Alias: UNCA, UNC Asheville
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNCA Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.unca.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,135 | 1,519 | 2,654 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 734 (65%) | 1,155 (76%) | 1,889 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 241 (33%) | 331 (29%) | 572 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 544 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 97 | 17% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNCA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 16% | 24% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,517 | $3,127 | $2,253 | $2,628 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 14 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 592 | 660 | 530 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,045 | $3,811 | $3,525 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,035 | $13,936 | $13,325 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,230 | $5,880 | $5,212 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $3,041 | $2,976 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,025 | $13,582 | $12,563 |
| Out of State | $25,015 | $23,707 | $22,363 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,895 | $4,661 | $4,375 |
| Out of State | $15,885 | $14,786 | $14,175 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,895 | $4,661 | $4,375 |
| Out of State | $15,885 | $14,786 | $14,175 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,701 Undergraduate: 3,664 Graduate: 37
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,549 Female: 2,152
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,543 Female: 2,121
- Graduate Gender Male: 6 Female: 31
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,945 Part-Time: 756
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,942 Part-Time: 722
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3 Part-Time: 34
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 50 | 1% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.3% |
| Black | 147 | 4% |
| Asian | 45 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 2% |
| White | 3,232 | 87% |
| Unknown | 141 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,026 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,094 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 743 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 340 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 178 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 91 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 84 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 97 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 25 | 0.7% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 716 | 683 | 33 |
| Faculty Status | 227 | 219 | 8 |
| Tenured Faculty | 124 | 123 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 215 | 207 | 8 |
| Primarily Instruction | 215 | 207 | 8 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 53 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 127 | 125 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 320 | 298 | 22 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 122 | 106 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 30 | 30 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 105 | 104 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,435 (206) | $68,156 (123) | $61,404 (83) |
| Professor | $83,982 (58) | $86,145 (45) | $76,494 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $65,496 (59) | $65,865 (31) | $65,088 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,958 (47) | $58,248 (23) | $57,680 (24) |
| Lecturer | $47,975 (41) | $46,879 (24) | $49,523 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,667 (1) | - (-) | $56,667 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,667 (1) | - (-) | $56,667 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,343 (207) | $68,156 (123) | $61,225 (84) |
| Professor | $83,982 (58) | $86,145 (45) | $76,494 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $65,496 (59) | $65,865 (31) | $65,088 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,717 (48) | $58,248 (23) | $57,228 (25) |
| Lecturer | $47,975 (41) | $46,879 (24) | $49,523 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $956,841 | $463,412 | $493,429 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 194 | 107 | 87 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 167 | 98 | 69 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 60 | 28 | 32 |
| Soccer | 42 | 21 | 21 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,137 | $47,427 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $22,816 | $23,749 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 54 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 13 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 41 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 13 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 12 |
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