Campus of University of North Carolina School of the Arts

    University of North Carolina School of the Arts

    Also known as UNC School of the Arts

    Winston Salem, NC, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Arts, music & design school

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    University of North Carolina School of the Arts Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of North Carolina School of the Arts, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $5,960 a year after grants, against $23,357 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of North Carolina School of the Arts average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $14,859

    $1,544 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$5,960
    $30,001 to $48,000$6,067
    $48,001 to $75,000$11,630
    $75,001 to $110,000$19,661
    Over $110,000$23,357

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $9,611
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $27,345
    Average net price
    $14,859
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    32.4%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    35%
    Room and board
    51%
    Books and supplies
    4%
    Other costs
    10%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $9,611
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $27,345
    Room and board (on campus)
    $14,053
    Books and supplies
    $1,000
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $27,371

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    44.2%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $26,450
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $301

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of North Carolina School of the Arts: the college's own scholarships, programs from NC and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Need-based

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      Federal

      Federal Pell Grant

      U.S. Department of Education

      Award
      Up to $7,395
      Closes
      Rolling
      • Need-based
      • Renewable

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