University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC · Public · offers Graduate degrees
30%Acceptance rate
$14,906Average net price / year
78%Graduation rate
$38,357Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,870Median debt at graduation
945Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,477
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,211
- Total cost of attendance
- $26,470
- Room & board
- $13,517
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $14,906
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $3,165
- $30–48k
- $7,828
- $48–75k
- $11,491
- $75–110k
- $20,173
- $110k+
- $25,172
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 30.0%
- Average SAT
- 1260
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 600–720
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 540–650
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 22–29
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- First-year retention
- 93%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $24,537
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,357
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,870
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 26%
- Students with federal loans
- 47%
Programs: what graduates earn
7 of 9 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 75 | $24,053 | $26,139 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 90 | $21,229 | $23,500 |
| Dance | 34 | $14,201 | $22,454 |
| Music | 30 | $34,022 | $22,084 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 | $27,611 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 26 | $22,901 | $41,000 |
| Music | 31 | $19,939 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 945
- Graduate students
- 166
- Part-time
- 1%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 54%
- Hispanic
- 13%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 4%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 6:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $80,820 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 75%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.uncsa.edu
- Also known as
- UNCSA
Most popular fields
- Visual & Performing Arts – 100% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
30.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1260 on the SAT.
How much does University of North Carolina School of the Arts cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,906 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,477 and the full cost of attendance is $26,470.
How much do University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,357 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
78% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Winston Salem
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC · Public · 7,113 students |
$7,200 | — | 34% | $34,139 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 5,485 students |
$28,719 | 22% | 89% | $78,158 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC · Public · 4,170 students |
$13,479 | 78% | 47% | $45,344 |
| Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 460 students |
$20,828 | 40% | 22% | $32,864 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 423 students |
$18,277 | 77% | 57% | $44,640 |
| Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem Winston-Salem, NC · Private for-profit · 80 students |
$16,503 | — | 44% | $24,397 |
| Carolina Christian College Winston Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 52 students |
$22,366 | — | 15% | $40,672 |
| Winston Salem Barber School Winston-Salem, NC · Private for-profit · 29 students |
$14,610 | — | 63% | $16,389 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.