University of North Carolina School of the Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is a public art school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It grants a high school diploma, in addition to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Founded in 1963 as the North Carolina School of the Arts by then-Governor Terry Sanford, it was the first public arts conservatory in the United States. The school owns and operates the Stevens Center in Downtown Winston-Salem and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Average net price: $13,140
- Undergraduate enrollment: 912
- Graduation rate (150%): 78%
- Graduation rate (200%): 72%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 78%
- Student to faculty ratio: 6:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $38,357
- Median earnings (8 years): $36,465
- Median earnings (6 years): $24,537
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Winston Salem, NC
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts include Cinematography and Film, Technical Theatre, Dance.
- Cinematography and Film (67 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,000 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,139
- Technical Theatre (64 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,664 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,500
- Dance (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $32,463 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,454
- Drama and Dramatics (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,664 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,500
- Music Performance (21 bachelor's) · median earnings $34,022 4 years after graduation · median debt $22,084
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
University of North Carolina School of the Arts students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $3,165 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $3,165
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $7,828
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $11,491
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $20,173
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $25,172
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,477
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $27,211
- Books and supplies: $1,500
- On-campus room and board: $13,517
- Off-campus room and board: $13,517
- Off-campus with family: $1,485
- Typical cost of attendance: $26,470
- Sticker vs net gap: 50%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 26%
- Federal loan recipients: 47%
- Average institutional grant: $8,868
- Average federal loan: $6,342
- Median debt at graduation: $23,870
Admissions
University of North Carolina School of the Arts admits 30% of applicants. Of students admitted, 55% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,438
- Admitted: 431
- Enrolled: 239
- Yield (first-choice signal): 55%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 912
- Women: 60%
- Commuter share (estimated): 33%
- Part-time undergraduates: 1%
- Age 25 and older: 3%
- Graduate students: 174
- Graduation rate: 78%
- Come back after freshman year: 93%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 71%
- Student to faculty: 6:1
- Professor salary: $93,094
- Associate professor salary: $83,059
- Assistant professor salary: $73,964
- On-campus housing capacity: 614
- Average SAT: 1,270
- Average ACT: 26
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of North Carolina School of the Arts acceptance rate? University of North Carolina School of the Arts admits 30% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $3,165 a year after aid. Average net price is $13,140.
What majors does University of North Carolina School of the Arts offer? Popular programs include Cinematography and Film, Technical Theatre, Dance, Drama and Dramatics, Music Performance.
What is the average salary after University of North Carolina School of the Arts? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,357 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 78% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 78%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of North Carolina School of the Arts official site: https://uncsa.edu.