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What if you started where exploration and innovation meet?

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At the heart of undergraduate research and hands-on learning. At the center for curiosity and collaboration. Here at UNC Asheville, you never have to ask “What if?” Instead, you ask “What's next?”

What if you started where exploration and innovation meet?

UNC Asheville is your launch pad, where curiosity becomes research, interests turn into real-life experiences, and ideas lead to innovation. It’s a place to perform, create, design, and analyze, fueling inspiration for all that life offers. Whether you come knowing your future or discover it here, UNC Asheville supports your journey.

Encounter the liberal arts and sciences in a dynamically shifting, radically evolving world through UNC Asheville’s 60+ academic programs.

Hone your skills, make connections, and discover new passions. The classroom is just the beginning.

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Education For Tomorrow's Leaders

Quench your thirst for knowledge and creativity in a diverse academic environment. Whether it’s psychology, business, environmental studies, biology, English, computer science, or other innovative areas of study such as new media, mechatronics, or atmospheric sciences, let your passion guide your path to success. Hear our students’ UNC Asheville experiences.

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Gabbie Moneymaker

Alumna Gabbie Moneymaker says she valued the strong relationships she built with her professors and the one-on-one support she received at UNC Asheville — something she deeply appreciated throughout her time on campus.

Nicholas Grandstaff

Mechatronics major Nicholas Grandstaff talks about how STEAM Studio at UNC Asheville helped him find his passion and how that led to him becoming an electrical engineer on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

Miracle Okoro

Mass Communication alumna Miracle Okoro shares her passion for education and how her UNC Asheville experience helped shape her plans for the future.

Delaney Carlton

Delaney Carlton, a UNC Asheville alumna, physics major, and member of the Swim & Dive team, shares how her time at UNC Asheville opened doors to new opportunities.

Asheville is Your Classroom

Besides excellent liberal arts and sciences education and an uplifting learning community, at UNC Asheville, you’ll find a university that believes in you and a city that inspires you.

2025’s Nicest Place in America – Reader’s Digest
#8 Best Colleges in North Carolina
#11 Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
#16 Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

We work hard on campus so we can play hard beyond it in mountains and theaters, forests and festivals, rivers and restaurants — wherever your adventures lead you.

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All About Asheville

UNC Asheville fosters a strong sense of community, with 46% of undergraduates living on campus. Enjoy residence halls, apartment-style living, diverse dining options, and active student organizations. Explore recreation areas, historic Asheville, and the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our Mission and Values

UNC Asheville equips the next generation of leaders and community members to think critically, express creative ideas, explore leading-edge research, and engage with those around them. To achieve these goals, we base our liberal arts and sciences education around small, collaborative classes that center on high-impact experiential learning.

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Hone your skills in 60+ academic programs that empower you to pursue dynamic research and rewarding careers. Our low student-faculty ratio (16:1) and foundation in hands-on learning allows you to thrive with mentorship and focused teaching that supports your academic success.

News & Stories

UNC Asheville Chemistry Professor wins award to create Plant-Based Semiconductors for Solar-Powered Space Agriculture

MAHEC Internship Gives UNC Asheville Students a Competitive Edge for Medical Careers

UNC Asheville Ranked #8 Best College in North Carolina; University Also Recognized for Affordability and Value Among Top Institutions Nationwide

UNC Asheville Awaits

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Apr 2

Parsons Lecture: "The Mathematical Heart of Tom Stoppard"

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room

Apr 3

Tapestry of America

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mullen James Humanities Hall

Your next ambition starts at UNC Asheville! Connect with our admission staff to schedule a campus visit or information session, ask questions about your application, and learn more about the enrollment process.

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