University of North Carolina Asheville's published cost of attendance is $21,685. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $8,219, families in the lower-middle band pay around $8,735, middle-income families pay about $11,570, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $15,854, and higher-income families pay around $18,786.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,685 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,849 |
| Room and Board | $13,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,435 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,250 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,219 |
| $30–48k | $8,735 |
| $48–75k | $11,570 |
| $75–110k | $15,854 |
| $110k+ | $18,786 |
University of North Carolina Asheville's published cost of attendance is $21,685. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $8,219, families in the lower-middle band pay around $8,735, middle-income families pay about $11,570, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $15,854, and higher-income families pay around $18,786. Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina Asheville #231 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of North Carolina Asheville uses the FAFSA to determine financial need and awards need-based aid accordingly. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families should review the financial aid page for current aid policies and application procedures, as aid packages and eligibility criteria may change year to year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,305; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,777, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of North Carolina Asheville earn median 4-year earnings of $45,777, placing University of North Carolina Asheville in the 3.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $16,001 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Carolina Asheville in the 9.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina Asheville #1386 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's focus on health professions and applied fields where employer demand remains strong and career pathways are clearly defined. The earnings pattern centers on health-related programs that anchor the institution's economic profile. Psychology, General is the largest program with 108 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,673, at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program graduates 59 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,518, and Communication and Media Studies contributes 53 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,743. These programs form the core of University of North Carolina Asheville's degree output, supported by Business Administration and Visual and Performing Arts, which together create a concentrated program portfolio aligned with regional labor-market demand.
