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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 30%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $14,859
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $46,097
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public college in Winston Salem, NC with 945 undergraduates. It admits 30% of applicants, and admitted students average 1260 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,859 per year ($5,960 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,097 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 30%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,423
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 471
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 47%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–720
200800
SAT Math540–650
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136
What University of North Carolina School of the Arts looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,371
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,611
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,345
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,960
- $30–48k$6,067
- $48–75k$11,630
- $75–110k$19,661
- $110k+$23,357
Get a personal estimate with University of North Carolina School of the Arts's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $46,097
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,450
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 945
- Student–faculty ratio
- 6:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White54%
- Hispanic13%
- Black9%
- Asian2%
University of North Carolina School of the Arts FAQ
What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate?+
University of North Carolina School of the Arts admits 30% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1260.
What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.
Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of North Carolina School of the Arts?+
In Fall 2023, 1,423 students applied to University of North Carolina School of the Arts and 471 were admitted; 221 enrolled.
Does University of North Carolina School of the Arts consider legacy status?+
No. University of North Carolina School of the Arts reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of North Carolina School of the Arts require an essay?+
University of North Carolina School of the Arts reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,371 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,859.
What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's graduation rate?+
80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 199184 · How we use this data
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