by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of North Carolina Asheville, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina Asheville ran $7,501 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $24,849. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees were $3,379 in-state and $3,379 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Fees | $3,379 | $3,379 |
| Total | $7,501 | $24,849 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would University of North Carolina Asheville cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how University of North Carolina Asheville prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of North Carolina Asheville sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the University of North Carolina Asheville Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of North Carolina Asheville has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| One Year Ago | $4,122 | $21,470 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,122 | $21,470 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UNCA has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.82%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,562. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.25%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $24,909.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,562 | $24,909 |
| In 2 Years | $7,624 | $24,970 |
| In 3 Years | $7,686 | $25,031 |
| In 4 Years | $7,749 | $25,092 |
| In 5 Years | $7,812 | $25,153 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $100,002, compared with about $30,621 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of North Carolina Asheville, visit the University of North Carolina Asheville Financial Aid page.
