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Asheville, NC · Greensboro, NC
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Strayer University-North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,250/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,219/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $40,621 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,735/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,570/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,854/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,786/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $431/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,992/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,992/yr | $9,438/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $675/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,250/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,685/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,501/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $24,849/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 82% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 90% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 92% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1170–1360 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1251 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 20–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 5,465 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 5,131 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 630 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 23% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Required | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Required | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 33% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,030/yr | $40,092/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,212–$63,894 | $20,698–$62,129 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 12% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 100% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 42% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,947/yr | $36,582/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 15% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 10% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,255/yr | $37,064/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 18% · Psychology 14% · Social Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 77% · Computer & Information Sciences 16% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 7% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 77% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering, General — $73,410/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $87,435/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,910 | 2,671 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 47 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 24 | 366 |
| Average professor pay | $9,155/mo | $8,381/mo |
| Full-time professors | 83% | 16% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $44,221 | $18,178 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Asheville, NC | Greensboro, NC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1927 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Public | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 1.9% | 0% |
| Men | 41% | 21% |
| Women | 59% | 79% |
| White students | 73% | 20% |
| Black students | 6% | 70% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 3.8% |
| Asian students | 2% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 54% |
| Part-time students | 8% | 95% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 90% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,642/yr | $1,593/yr |
| Endowment | $75.6M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,563 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,130/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,888/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 292 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.3M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $9.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $9.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $140,645 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.