Published cost of attendance is $21,685. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $8,219, middle-income families pay around $11,570, higher-income families pay approximately $18,786.
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
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 |
Published cost of attendance is $21,685. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $8,219, middle-income families pay around $11,570, higher-income families pay approximately $18,786. Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina Asheville #231 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 83.8 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,305. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,777, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
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.
