UNC Asheville
ABOUT UNC ASHEVILLE

UNC Asheville ClocktowerWelcome to the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and to the kind of education that changes lives and inspires others to do the same. As the only designated liberal arts institution in the 16-campus University of North Carolina system, we serve students who are prepared for academic challenges by offering an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills.

Students with a broad range of interests can select from 30 majors at UNC Asheville, where they’ll get a private school education at a public schools price.  Our students develop a strong sense of social responsibility through service learning and volunteer activities. They take part in learning far beyond the traditional classroom with internships, study abroad and diverse cultural opportunities.

UNC Asheville gets high marks for educational innovation from U.S. News & World Report and is ranked among the best liberal arts colleges nationally.

Located in a vibrant community, the culturally rich city of Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, UNC Asheville has more than 3,400 students,  and 341 full- and part-time faculty.   The university is committed to serving the people of North Carolina and to building strong partnerships with our community that will enrich the quality of life of our region.

We hope you will visit UNC Asheville to see firsthand our beautiful campus and meet the people who make this a great university, one that could have a very positive impact on your life.