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UO

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NCPublicCity Setting
Selective • 30% Acceptance
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30%
Accept Rate
Selective
$14,906
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
945
Students
Small campus body
$24,537
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public institution located in the city setting of Winston Salem, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 945 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 30%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
945 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
30% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading600 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 29
1typical 50% range36
30%
Acceptance Rate
Selective

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,064
Earnings 5yr: $45,171
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,140
Earnings 5yr: $36,705
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,310
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,664
Earnings 5yr: $32,642
Debt: $24,592
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,000
Earnings 5yr: $43,562
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $34,022
Earnings 5yr: $27,659
Debt: $23,143
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $32,463
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,000
Music.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,906
In-State Tuition$9,477
Out-of-State Tuition$27,211
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

26%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$24,537
+56% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,357

Completion Signals

78%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$85,890
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