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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 530
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 30%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Winston Salem, North Carolina, UNCSA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, UNCSA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UNCSA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

29.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,941

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,175

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at University of North Carolina School of the Arts received on average $9,342 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,342
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 50 23% $4,735 $236,771
Other Federal Grant 50 23% $5,090 $254,521
State Grant/Scholarships 30 14% $4,703 $141,076
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 145 67% $6,613 $958,922
Total Grant & Scholarships 145 67% $9,342 $1,354,519

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina School of the Arts students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 69.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.1%.

69.8%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 70.0% 14 students
  • white 70.5% 98 students
  • hispanic 69.2% 9 students
  • International Students 66.7% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 77.8% 7 students

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina School of the Arts offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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