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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Winston Salem, NC

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts, in Winston Salem, NC, is a public very small school, enrolling around 945 students. It's selective, admitting about 30% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Visual and Performing Arts), where graduates report median earnings of $48,664/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate30%
SAT range1140–1370
ACT range22–29
Undergrads945
Yield (admits who enroll)58%
Next deadlineAudition/portfolio-based

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$26,470
4-year grad rate78%
Median earnings, 10yr out$38,357

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$48,664/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$41,000/yr
Music$34,022/yr
Dance$32,463/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity614
Typical room charge$8,400
Typical board charge$4,502

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston Salem, NC admits approximately 30% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts typically score between 1140–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,470 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of North Carolina School of the Arts require students to live on campus?

No -- University of North Carolina School of the Arts doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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