University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA)

Public four-year university in Winston Salem, NC that costs an average of $14,859 a year after financial aid, admits 30% of applicants and graduates 80% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,859
Acceptance rate
30%
Graduation rate
80%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,097

PublicLarge city945 undergraduates

Cost of UNCSA

Total cost of attendance (per year)$27,371
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,611
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$27,345
Housing and food (on campus)$14,053
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$14,859

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,960
$30,001–48,000$6,067
$48,001–75,000$11,630
$75,001–110,000$19,661
$110,001+$23,357

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UNCSA's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate30%
Average SAT1,260
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)600–720
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)540–650
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)22–29
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate80%
First-year retention93%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,458
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$46,097
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)42nd of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,450
Typical monthly loan payment$301 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants32%
Students with federal loans44%

Majors and programs at UNCSA

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft181$37,888$27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts142$25,849$26,173
Dance61$20,345$22,473
Music51—$25,720

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music———
Visual and Performing Arts———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft46$59,261$65,729
Film/Video and Photographic Arts47$32,260$41,000
Music46——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music22——

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City$8,04864%$44,614
University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville$14,99992%$50,562
Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem$12,81778%$52,558
University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke$10,52293%$48,029
Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville$8,50082%$47,125
North Carolina Central UniversityDurham$16,70887%$46,956
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee$13,02582%$53,764
North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro$9,88450%$50,279

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About UNCSA

TypePublic four-year university
LocationWinston Salem, NC
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates945
Student-to-faculty ratio6 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteuncsa.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is UNCSA's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina School of the Arts admits 30% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,260 on the SAT.

How much does UNCSA cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $27,371 a year (tuition and fees: $9,611 in-state, $27,345 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,859 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,960.

How much do UNCSA graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $46,097 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 42nd of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($37,888 a year after graduation).

What is UNCSA's graduation rate?

80% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 93% of first-year students return for a second year.