University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts reported a 33.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public 4-year institution in Winston Salem, NC, with an SAT reference of 1270 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $14,906 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

33.1%

1,423 applicants

SAT reference

1270

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,906

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)115012701370
ACT (composite, 1–36)242627

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

78.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

92.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

945

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$3,165
$30,001 – $48,000$7,828
$48,001 – $75,000$11,491
$75,001 – $110,000$20,173
$110,000+$25,172

Top Majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts206

Financial Aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

About University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Official website: https://www.uncsa.edu/

Admissions: https://www.uncsa.edu/admissions/index.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions About University of North Carolina School of the Arts

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts reported a 33% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,423. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

The historical 33% acceptance rate suggests University of North Carolina School of the Arts was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

The imported historical records for University of North Carolina School of the Arts include an SAT reference value of 1270 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

The stored historical average net price at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is $14,906 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 80%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,649 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 78%. its stored first-year retention rate is 93%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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