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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a small, public institution located in Winston Salem, nc. Founded in 1963, University of North Carolina School of the Arts offers undergraduate degrees in 10 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 915 undergraduates
cost $9,388 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 31.8%
SAT score average 1256
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee $95
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of North Carolina School of the Arts is known for one of its top majors: Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Dance
Music
Visual and Performing Arts, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,388
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,902
Books & supplies $1,385
Other expenses $2,610
Cost of attendance* $26,285
Average financial aid package $16,335
Estimated cost $9,950 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,622
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,902
Books & supplies $1,385
Other expenses $2,610
Cost of attendance* $43,519
Average financial aid package $16,335
Estimated cost $27,184 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of North Carolina School of the Arts has a total undergraduate enrollment of 915, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

1,074

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of North Carolina School of the Arts, students love their UNCSA Artists of Color (AOC). Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1533 South Main St., Winston Salem, NC 27127-2738
phone 336-734-3399
address www.uncsa.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Uncsa artists of color (aoc)

Uncsa live

Art & soul

Isa (international student association)

Women in film

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of North Carolina School of the Arts to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is located in Winston Salem, nc.

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

The acceptance rate for University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 32%.

What’s the average GPA for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

The average high school GPA for University of North Carolina School of the Arts students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina School of the Arts including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $105,140.

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