First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: go.unca.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 101 |
| Environmental Studies | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 51 |
| Digital Arts | 41 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 41 |
| Business Administration and Management | 41 |
| English Language and Literature | 30 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 29 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Art/Art Studies | 28 |
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| Engineering | 25 |
| Computer Science | 23 |
| Accounting | 18 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| History | 16 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 14 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 14 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Music Technology | 13 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 8 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 1% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Asheville, NC
422,333 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Asheville Regional (AVL)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.7 of 20
Elevation
2,123 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
11.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
16 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,970 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Warren Wilson College7 mi
- Mars Hill University15 mi
- Montreat College15 mi
- Brevard College28 mi
- North Greenville University39 mi
- Tusculum University40 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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