University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Public university · Winston Salem, NC · 945 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
30%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1140–1370
ACT (middle 50%)
22–29
Average net price
$14,859
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,371
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
80%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
University of North Carolina School of the Arts accepts about 30 of every 100 applicants (30%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1370 on the SAT. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1140, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–29.
The latest federal data says University of North Carolina School of the Arts is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of North Carolina School of the Arts's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,371 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,859 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,611 for NC residents and $27,345 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,611
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,345
- Room & board$14,053
- Total cost of attendance$27,371
- Average net price after grants$14,859
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts FAQ
- What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's acceptance rate?
- 30% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1140–1370. Aim for 1370 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–29.
- Is University of North Carolina School of the Arts test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of North Carolina School of the Arts is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of North Carolina School of the Arts's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost?
- About $27,371 a year before aid; $14,859 on average after grants.
- What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's FAFSA school code?
- 003981. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of North Carolina School of the Arts receives your information.
- What is University of North Carolina School of the Arts's graduation rate?
- 80% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC | 23% | — | $16,171 | 44% |
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