University of North Carolina Asheville
About
As the designated public liberal arts university in the UNC System, the University of North Carolina Asheville offers a tight-knit, small-college experience with the affordability of a state school. It is best known for its interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Core and standout programs in Environmental Studies, Atmospheric Sciences, Creative Writing, and Psychology. The student culture is progressive, creative, and outdoorsy, benefiting from proximity to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and downtown Asheville's vibrant arts scene. UNC Asheville sets itself apart by prioritizing undergraduate education above all else, with over half of its students completing and presenting original research before graduation.
Wikipedia:The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public liberal arts university in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. UNC Asheville is the designated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system. It is a member and the headquarters of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
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Essay Requirements
University of North Carolina Asheville accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
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