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.

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!

First-Year Application Deadlines

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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.

Transfer Application Deadlines

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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. 

Final Application Deadlines for International Students

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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.

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.

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 circumstances. We’ll provide a breakdown of your total expenses and financial aid package, and show you the estimated net price.

Why Apply to UNC Asheville?

You’re an original, and that’s why we see you at UNC Asheville. As North Carolina’s designated public liberal arts and sciences university, we dare to connect curiosity and critical thinking, courage and challenge, imagination and impact, opportunity and responsibility.

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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!