University of North Carolina School of the Arts Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4786 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1328 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1251 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3 of 6 | In Winston-Salem |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 902
- Graduates
- 172
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.uncsa.edu
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has an acceptance rate of 33% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Applicants | 1,423 | 481 | 940 |
| Admissions | 471 | 158 | 312 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 221 | 70 | 150 |
158 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 1150-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 24-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 642 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 147 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 111 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (5%) |
| Asian | 33 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,649
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,497 | $9,696 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,497 | $9,696 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,231 | $24,399 |
| Fee in-district | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| Fee in-state | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,980 | $2,980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 614 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,410 |
| Room charge | $8,593 |
| Meal charge | $4,817 |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts majors
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has granted 229 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 77 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 75 | 26 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 64 | 20 |
| Music Performance, General | 30 | 31 |
| Dance, General | 34 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 26 | |
| Grand Total | 229 | 77 |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 76% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Carolina School of the Arts has published 65 scientific papers with 603 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, History, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, Political Science, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 | 9 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 | 14 |
| 2014 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 2 | 9 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 | 10 |
| 2018 | 1 | 18 |
| 2019 | 3 | 27 |
| 2020 | 5 | 60 |
| 2021 | 2 | 63 |
| 2022 | 4 | 55 |
| 2023 | 2 | 160 |
| 2024 | 2 | 89 |
University of North Carolina School of the Arts alumni
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Jada Pinkett Smith
- Occupations
- film directormusiciansingercomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress, singer, talk show host, and businesswoman. She is co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, for which she has won a Daytime Emmy Award. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
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Hunter Schafer
- Occupations
- LGBTQ rights activistscreenwritermodelactor
- Biography
-
Hunter Schafer is an American actress and model. She first made headlines in 2016 with her activism against the North Carolina bill HB2. In 2017, she started modeling for many worldwide fashion brands. She made her acting debut as transgender high school student Jules Vaughn in the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria (2019–present). She has since starred in the films The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) and Cuckoo (2024) and will star as co-lead in the upcoming sci-fi television miniseries Blade Runner 2099.
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Mary-Louise Parker
- Enrolled in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
- Studied in 1986
- Occupations
- stage actorjournalistactortelevision actorwriter
- Biography
-
Mary-Louise Parker is an American actress. After making her Broadway debut as Rita in Craig Lucas' Prelude to a Kiss in 1990 (for which she received a Tony Award nomination), Parker came to prominence for film roles in Grand Canyon (1991), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), The Client (1994), Bullets Over Broadway (1994), A Place for Annie (1994), Boys on the Side (1995), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), and The Maker (1997). Among stage and independent film appearances thereafter, Parker received the 2001 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Catherine Llewellyn in David Auburn's Proof, among other accolades. Between 2001 and 2006, she recurred as Amy Gardner in the NBC television series The West Wing, for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2002. She received both a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Harper Pitt in the acclaimed HBO television miniseries Angels in America in 2003.
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Anthony Mackie
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Anthony Dwane Mackie is an American actor. Mackie made his film debut starring in the music drama film 8 Mile (2002). He was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor for his performance in the LGBTQ drama Brother to Brother (2004), and in the same year, appeared in psychological thriller The Manchurian Candidate, the Spike Lee TV film Sucker Free City, and the sports film Million Dollar Baby. Mackie starred in Half Nelson (2006); in 2008, Mackie both appeared in the action thriller Eagle Eye and was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Hurt Locker. He portrayed Tupac Shakur in Notorious (2009) and later starred in Night Catches Us (2010), and The Adjustment Bureau and Real Steel (both 2011).
General info
| Alternative names | UNCSA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Colors | blue |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 508 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1533 South Main St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27127-2738 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 250,000 |
| Phone | 3367703399 |