University of North Carolina at Asheville Acceptance Rate
Asheville, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,465
- Admitted
- 5,131
- Yield
- 12.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Carolina at Asheville's acceptance rate has risen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 93.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,090 to 5,465 (+77%) over that period.
Its 93.9% rate makes University of North Carolina at Asheville more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
University of North Carolina at Asheville has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,090 | 2,260 | 73.1% | 633 |
| 2015–16 | 3,285 | 2,579 | 78.5% | 735 |
| 2016–17 | 3,523 | 2,675 | 75.9% | 665 |
| 2017–18 | 3,437 | 2,763 | 80.4% | 648 |
| 2018–19 | 3,219 | 3,014 | 93.6% | 788 |
| 2019–20 | 3,750 | 3,150 | 84% | 654 |
| 2020–21 | 3,115 | 2,474 | 79.4% | 586 |
| 2021–22 | 4,550 | 3,714 | 81.6% | 605 |
| 2022–23 | 4,278 | 3,179 | 74.3% | 507 |
| 2023–24 | 5,465 | 5,131 | 93.9% | 630 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,520 | 3,333 | 94.7% |
| Men | 1,945 | 1,798 | 92.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–690 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 23% |
How University of North compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of North Carolina at Asheville's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Asheville's acceptance rate is 93.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,131 admitted of 5,465 applicants).
Is University of North Carolina at Asheville test optional?
University of North Carolina at Asheville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Carolina at Asheville?
University of North Carolina at Asheville received 5,465 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,131.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Asheville?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Asheville typically scored 600–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Carolina at Asheville getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina at Asheville has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 93.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.unca.edu/.