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University of North Carolina Asheville admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1170-1360
- ACT (middle 50%): 23-29
University of North Carolina Asheville admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of North Carolina Asheville
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1360 or an ACT around 29 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of North Carolina Asheville a stronger bet. Below 1170, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of North Carolina Asheville a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of North Carolina Asheville's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of North Carolina Asheville with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of North Carolina Asheville?
University of North Carolina Asheville has a 92% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of North Carolina Asheville?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Carolina Asheville scored 1170-1360 on the SAT. Scoring above 1360 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1170 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of North Carolina Asheville?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Carolina Asheville scored 23-29 on the ACT. Above 29 is strong, below 23 is below the typical admit.
Is University of North Carolina Asheville a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of North Carolina Asheville's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.