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Can You Afford University of North Carolina at Asheville?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UNCA’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $9,037 & $38,206

Worried about paying the full cost of $38,206 to attend University of North Carolina at Asheville? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in North Carolina, the university offers a discount of 70.5% off tuition and fees. Also, 91.8% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $7,144. Students from low-income families receive an average of $11,821 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of North Carolina (no aid)

Tuition and fees$7,244
+ Room and board$9,950
+ Other expenses$3,664
Total cost$20,858
Affordability Score (71 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of North Carolina (with average aid)

Total cost$20,858
- Grants and scholarships$7,144
Net price$13,714
Affordability Score (74 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of North Carolina

Total cost$20,858
- Grants and scholarships$11,821
Net price$9,037
Affordability Score (87 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$24,592
+ Room and board$9,950
+ Other expenses$3,664
Total cost$38,206
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$38,206
- Grants and scholarships$7,144
Net price$31,062
Affordability Score (20 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$38,206
- Grants and scholarships$11,821
Net price$26,385
Affordability Score (22 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UNCA.

Projected Costs Between $34,521 and $217,021 For a Four Year Degree. Between $17,488 and $107,646 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2020 - 2021 was $20,858. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.5% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $21,476 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $22,437, for a bachelor degree candidate ($21,791 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $87,816 over the course of four years ($43,267 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $157,152 based on a yearly growth rate of 0.8%. The expected two-year cost is $77,950.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of North Carolina at Asheville

Cost With Interest for Residents of North Carolina

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-1.8%1.5%
Freshman year$8,802$13,233$21,476
Senior year$8,686$12,999$21,791
Total 2-year net price$17,488$26,231$43,267
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$6,662$9,993$16,483
Total monthly payment$201$302$498
Total amount paid$24,151$36,225$59,750
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-1.8%1.5%
Freshman year$8,802$13,233$21,476
Senior year$8,460$12,543$22,437
Total 4-year net price$34,521$51,542$87,816
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,151$19,636$33,455
Total monthly payment$397$593$1,011
Total amount paid$47,673$71,178$121,270

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.4%0.8%
Freshman year$26,921$31,280$38,820
Senior year$27,193$31,389$39,130
Total 2-year net price$54,113$62,669$77,950
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$20,615$23,875$29,696
Total monthly payment$623$721$897
Total amount paid$74,728$86,544$107,646
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.4%0.8%
Freshman year$26,921$31,280$38,820
Senior year$27,745$31,609$39,759
Total 4-year net price$109,325$125,778$157,152
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$41,649$47,917$59,869
Total monthly payment$1,258$1,447$1,809
Total amount paid$150,974$173,694$217,021

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of North Carolina at Asheville.

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