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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of North Carolina School of the Arts

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public institution and arts conservatory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is the first school of Arts in the nation to be funded by the state. The most popular fields of study are cinematography and video production, theater design, and dance. UNCSA offers students a chance to perform several times a year, hosting multiple dance shows, operas, musicals, and film festivals that are run completely by students and faculty.

Acceptance Rate:
33%
Average Net Price:
$13,885
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
27
Average SAT Composite
1202

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$13,885
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$9,477
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$27,211
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,517
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,932
$30k - $48k
$6,698
$48k - $75k
$10,547
$75k - $110k
$21,768
$110k+
$24,061
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,649
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,885
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,157

 

Students receiving state aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5596
Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,885
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,311,645
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$197,134

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,494
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,125
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257
Students receiving federal loans
48%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,162
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,565

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
33%
Acceptance Rate
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1423
Students Applied
37%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
43
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 15
Application Fee
$95
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
51%
15%
Submitting ACT
16%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1202
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
550
75th
640
Reading
25th
600
75th
710
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
51%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
11
Top 25%
39
Top 50%
81
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
23
$30k - $48k
5
$48k - $75k
10
$75k - $110k
7
$110k+
13

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 336-770-3290
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,074
Total Number of Undergrads
902
0
100
67%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
85%
20-39 Students
11%
40-99 Students
3%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
5

Faculty Overview

0
100
43%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
 US National: 44%
62%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
55%
Out-Of-State Students
51%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
9
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
15%
White
60%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
2%
Student Organizations
5
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
59%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Pickles
School Colors
black and white
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,700
Top 5 Cities
New York
Greensboro
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Washington
Top 5 Employers
University of North Carolina School of the Ar
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
SAG-AFTRA
Walt Disney World
Freelance, self-employed
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Media and Communication
Business Development
Education
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,125
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$257

REVIEWS

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Julia's Review

from Winston-Salem, NC

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is more than just a school, it is a community. It's a place where students are passionate about their majors and work hard in and outside of class. ...

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Ehinomen's Review

from Winston-salem, NC

Wonderful Faculty and Student Body. Students all share a common passion and drive for their art. Wonderful relationship between the major schools such as between the school of film making and school o...

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Chloe's Review

UNCSA is a tight-knit community of truly talented and ambitious artists. The rigorous courses prepare students to be truly immersed into their desired careers. This school may not have as much of a ty...

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