University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC · Public
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts admitted 30.0% of applicants university-wide (431 of 1,438).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 30.0% | 431 | 1,438 |
| Men | 30.8% | 156 | 507 |
| Women | 29.5% | 274 | 928 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 431 admitted students, 239 enrolled (55.5% yield).
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1110–1300
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.69–3.69
Testing policy: Recommended
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,972/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,731 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,241 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,972/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $3,165 |
| $30k–48k | $7,828 |
| $48k–75k | $11,491 |
| $75k–110k | $20,173 |
| Over $110k | $25,172 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Joe Mantello Endowed Scholarship in Drama — Varies (Merit)
- Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship of Excellence — Varies (Merit)
- Thomas S. Kenan Concertmaster Fellowship — Varies (Merit)
- William R. Kenan, Jr. Excellence Scholarship — full tuition, required fees, and room and board (Full Tuition)
- William R. Kenan, Jr. Excellence Scholarships (Kenan Excellence Scholarship) — full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Joe Mantello Endowed Scholarship in Drama — Varies (Merit)
- Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship of Excellence — Varies (Merit)
- Thomas S. Kenan Concertmaster Fellowship — Varies (Merit)
- William R. Kenan, Jr. Excellence Scholarship — full tuition, required fees, and room and board (Full Tuition)
- William R. Kenan, Jr. Excellence Scholarships (Kenan Excellence Scholarship) — full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (recommended)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (recommended)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $38,357
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 77.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 91.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,870
- At graduation
University of North Carolina School of the Arts · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #206
Deadlines
- 2027-03-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (100%).
Student–faculty ratio: 6:1 · 94% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.