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About University of North Carolina School of the Arts

public arts conservatoryselective admissionssmall class sizesarts and design focus

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a community college in Winston Salem, NC, known for its public arts conservatory, selective admissions, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 32%, University of North Carolina School of the Arts is selective, typically enrolling around 210 students each year. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1175–1345, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of North Carolina School of the Arts offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,573 per year; the sticker price of $41,569 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of North Carolina School of the Arts acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

32%
Overall Accept Rate
1260
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1175 – 1345 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Application Strategy
At UNCSA, your audition or portfolio review carries far more weight than your GPA or test scores, so treat your audition preparation as the centerpiece of your application strategy and give it the time and focus it deserves.
Application Strategy
Each UNCSA arts program, whether Dance, Drama, Filmmaking, Music, or Visual Arts, has its own distinct audition or portfolio requirements, so download the specific guidelines for your program directly from the UNCSA admissions page and tailor your preparation to exactly what that faculty panel expects.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of North Carolina School of the Arts actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$3.2k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$7.8k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$11.5k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$20.2k
110k+~$42k/yr$25.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

79%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$25k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
904
Undergrad Enrollment
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