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Swannanoa, NC · Private nonprofit
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At a glance

71.3%

Acceptance rate

1,290

SAT Average

$23,719

Avg net price

720

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,290
ACT Composite25–29
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 181Master’s 19
Bachelor’s 29Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 27Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 22Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 19Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 17Master’s 19
Bachelor’s 13Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 6Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 6Master’s 0
Bachelor’s 6Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 5Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 5Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 3Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 0Master’s None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference
Projected sponsored sports16
Men's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's LacrosseMen's SoccerMen's Swimming & DivingMen's Track, OutdoorMen's VolleyballWomen's Basketball

Athletic participation

197 unique student-athletes · 14 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Decision

Binding

Nov 1, 2026

Early Action

Nov 15, 2026

Priority Decision

Feb 15, 2027

Regular Admissions

Apr 1, 2027

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$40,480
Required fees
$1,020
Food and housing
$13,050
Books and supplies
$850
Other expenses
$3,100
Total
$58,500
Total by year
  1. $52,50419–20
  2. $53,98020–21
  3. $54,08021–22
  4. $53,60022–23
  5. $56,98023–24
  6. $58,50024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $23,719 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation27%
6-year graduation43%
Retention rate70%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$36,260
Median debt$25,000
Campus
Enrollment720
Student-faculty ratio11:1
SettingRural

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