University of North Carolina School of the Arts acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 30% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 393 of 1,321 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 600–720, SAT Math 540–650, ACT 22–29. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 945
Smaller than 65% of colleges
National median 1,603
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts admitted 30% of 1,321 applicants.
- Applicants1,321
30% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted393
52.9% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)208
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 600–720
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 540–650
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 22–29
- 136
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- 1140–1370
- ACT, middle 50%
- 22–29
Cost & financial aid
Average net price
$14,859
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,611
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $27,345
- Average net price
- $14,859
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 32.4%
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First-year retention
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Median earnings
$46,097
Former students who received federal aid
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945
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Carnegie classification
Arts, music & design school
A Bachelor’s Degree College with an Arts, Music & Design focus.
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Location & details
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University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem, NC, United States
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Campus
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC, United States
- Public
- Arts, music & design school
Midsize city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityCharlotte, NC · about 68 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uncsa.edu
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Salem College-North Carolina0.8 miWinston-Salem- Winston-Salem State University1.1 miWinston-Salem
Carolina University1.1 miWinston-Salem
Forsyth Technical Community College2.1 miWinston-Salem
Wake Forest University4.6 miWinston-Salem
Carolina Christian College5 miWinston Salem
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- Salem College-North Carolina1 mi from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
- Winston-Salem State University1 mi from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
- Carolina University1 mi from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
- Forsyth Technical Community College2 mi from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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What is the UNC School of the Arts acceptance rate for 2026?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts admitted 30% of 1,321 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is UNC School of the Arts tuition?
In-state tuition at University of North Carolina School of the Arts is $9,611 and out-of-state tuition is $27,345 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $14,859 a year.
What is the average net price at UNC School of the Arts?
The average net price at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $14,859 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at UNC School of the Arts?
80.3% of first-time, full-time students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
Is UNC School of the Arts the same as University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
Yes. UNC School of the Arts is the common short name for University of North Carolina School of the Arts, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.
What colleges are similar to UNC School of the Arts?
The closest matches are Massachusetts College of Art and Design, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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